Dark Hazard
“HE'D GAMBLE YOUR WEDDING RING ON QUEENS OVER DEUCES... BUT HE WOULDN'T STOP LOVING YOU ON A BET!”
Synopsis
Jim is a compulsive gambler. He meets Marge at a boarding house and they get married. His gambling causes problems. When he runs into old flame Valerie Marge leaves him. After a few years he returns, but she is now in love with old flame Pres. Jim buys racing dog Dark Hazard and makes a fortune which he loses on roulette.
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Jim 'Buck' Turner
Genevieve Tobin
Marge Mayhew Turner
Glenda Farrell
Valerie 'Val' Wilson
Robert Barrat
Tex Willis
Hobart Cavanaugh
George Mayhew
Gordon Westcott
Joe
Sidney Toler
John Bright
War Cry
Dark Hazard, a Greyhound Dog
Henry B. Walthall
Schultz
George Meeker
Pres Barrow
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Mayhew
Willard Robertson
Bill 'Billy' Fallen
William V. Mong
Plummer, Hotel Owner
Sam McDaniel
George, the Train Porter (uncredited)
George Chandler
Soapy Sam Lambert
James Donlan
Man Advising Jim at Dog Track
Harrison Greene
Roulette Dealer at Benny's Casino
Lew Harvey
Mr. Stein's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Block, Brown Holmes
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Dark Hazard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Ralph Block, Brown Holmes, W.R. Burnett
Bernhard Kaun
Sol Polito
Herbert Levy
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Block
Screenplay
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
Alfred E. Green
Director
Herbert Levy
Editor
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Hazard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Hazard about?
Jim is a compulsive gambler. He meets Marge at a boarding house and they get married. His gambling causes problems. When he runs into old flame Valerie Marge leaves him. After a few years he returns, but she is now in love with old flame Pres. Jim buys racing dog Dark Hazard and makes a fortune which he loses on roulette.
Who directed Dark Hazard?
Dark Hazard was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Dark Hazard?
The principal cast of Dark Hazard includes Edward G. Robinson, Genevieve Tobin, Glenda Farrell, Robert Barrat, Hobart Cavanaugh.
When was Dark Hazard released and how long is it?
Dark Hazard was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Hazard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Hazard was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
Is Dark Hazard based on a book or true story?
Dark Hazard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W.R. Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Hazard?
Dark Hazard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).