Smart Money
“Just a small-town barber who became a "big-shot" gambler-riding high and handsome until he went balmy for a blonde!”
Synopsis
Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
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Clip | Smart Money | Warner Archive
Type: Clip • Published 2020-05-06
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Nick 'The Barber' Venizelos
James Cagney
Jack
Evalyn Knapp
Irene Graham
Ralf Harolde
Sleepy Sam
Noel Francis
Marie
Margaret Livingston
District Attorney's Girl
Maurice Black
Greek Barber
Billy House
Irontown Salesman-Gambler
Paul Porcasi
Alexander Amenoppopolus
Gladys Lloyd
2nd Cigar Stand Clerk
Polly Walters
Lola
John George
Extra on Train (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Nick's Chauffeur Bill (uncredited)
Boris Karloff
Sport Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Kubec Glasmon, John Bright, Lucien Hubbard, Joseph Jackson
- Original Score
- David Mendoza
- Original Title
- Smart Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Kubec Glasmon, John Bright, Lucien Hubbard, Joseph Jackson
David Mendoza
Robert Kurrle
Jack Killifer
Alfred E. Green
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Kubec Glasmon
Writer
John Bright
Writer
Lucien Hubbard
Writer
Joseph Jackson
Writer
Alfred E. Green
Producer
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Jack Killifer
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Money
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smart Money about?
Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
Who directed Smart Money?
Smart Money was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Smart Money?
The principal cast of Smart Money includes Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Evalyn Knapp, Ralf Harolde, Noel Francis.
When was Smart Money released and how long is it?
Smart Money was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Smart Money?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smart Money was composed by David Mendoza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smart Money?
Smart Money holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).