Still from Five Star Final — Five Star Final (1931) — Mervyn LeRoyPhotographed by Sol Polito

Mervyn LeRoy

Five Star Final

Name: Five Star Final
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1931
Duration: 89 min

United States / English / 1931 / 1h 29m

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Crime Drama

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Synopsis

Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMervyn LeRoy

Writer

Cast

Edward G. Robinsonas Joseph W. Randall

Marian Marshas Jenny Townsend

H.B. Warneras Michael Townsend

Anthony Bushellas Phillip Weeks

George E. Stoneas Ziggie Feinstein

Frances Starras Nancy (Voorhees) Townsend

Ona Munsonas Kitty Carmody

Boris Karloffas T. Vernon Isopod

Aline MacMahonas Miss Taylor

Oscar Apfelas Bernard Hinchecliffe

Purnell Prattas Robert French

Robert Elliottas R.J. Brannegan

Polly Waltersas Telephone Operator (uncredited)