Corruption
Synopsis
A young lawyer is elected mayor of the city and promises to rid it of the corruption it's famous for. The problem is that most of the corruption he's vowed to eliminate is caused by the crooked political machine that helped elect him.
Top Cast
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Preston Foster
Tim Butler
Evalyn Knapp
Ellen Manning
Charles Delaney
Charlie Jasper
Tully Marshall
Gorman
Natalie Moorhead
Sylvia Gorman
Warner Richmond
Regan
Kit Guard
Pat
Mischa Auer
Volkov
Sidney Bracey
Dr. Robbins
Fred Kohler Jr.
Bud
Nick Thompson
Tony
Gwen Lee
Mae
Huntley Gordon
District Attorney Blake
Lane Chandler
Assistant District Attorney King
Jason Robards Sr.
Police Commissioner
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles E. Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Roberts
- Original Title
- Corruption
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- William Berke Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles E. Roberts
Charles E. Roberts
Robert E. Cline
Arthur Cohen
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
Charles E. Roberts
Director
Charles E. Roberts
Screenplay
William Berke
Producer
Robert E. Cline
Director of Photography
Arthur Cohen
Editor
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What is Corruption about?
A young lawyer is elected mayor of the city and promises to rid it of the corruption it's famous for. The problem is that most of the corruption he's vowed to eliminate is caused by the crooked political machine that helped elect him.
Who directed Corruption?
Corruption was directed by Charles E. Roberts.
Who stars in Corruption?
The principal cast of Corruption includes Preston Foster, Evalyn Knapp, Charles Delaney, Tully Marshall, Natalie Moorhead.
When was Corruption released and how long is it?
Corruption was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.