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Still from High Tension — High Tension (1936) — Allan Dwan

Poster for High Tension

High Tension

English / 1936 / 1h 3m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men.

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Directed by Allan Dwan
Position 3
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September 2023
Position 50

Credits

Crew

DirectorAllan Dwan

WriterLou Breslow, Edward Eliscu, John Patrick

Cast

as Steve Reardon

Glenda Farrellas Edith McNeil

Norman Fosteras Eddie Mitchell

Helen Woodas Brenda Burke

Robert McWadeas Willard Stone

Theodore von Eltzas Noble Harrison

Romaine Callenderas F. Willoughby Tuttle

Joe Sawyeras Terry Madden

Hattie McDanielas Hattie

Murray Alperas Chuck

Eric Aldenas Draftsman

Dewey Benderas Messenger Boy

Sam Bensonas Meek-Mannered Man

A.R. Bogardas Winch Operator

Ward Bondas Husky Man

Wade Boteleras Man at Oxygen Tent

Margaret Braytonas Secretary

Joe Brownas First Bartender

Julie Carteras Clerk--Frisco Office

Gordon Carvethas Waiter

High Tension (1936) | Criteria