Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Speakeasy (1929)
Newspaper staffer Alice Woods persuades the editor to allow her to chase a story, that of prizefight contender Martin, who is about to fight for the championship. However, he does not know that his manager is preparing to double-cross him.
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance
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Production Companies: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 62 min.
Released: March 8, 1929
Status: Released
Certification: NR / 7+