The Ruling Voice
“MIGHTY! POWERFUL! RULER OF MEN. A Voice in the Dark. Who?”
Synopsis
A mob boss has a change of heart when his daughter convinces him to move on from crime.
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Jack Bannister
Loretta Young
Gloria Bannister
Dudley Digges
Abner Sneed
David Manners
Dick Cheney
Doris Kenyon
Mary Stanton
John Halliday
Dexter Burroughs
Nora Cecil
Malcom's Nurse (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Board Member (uncredited)
Nat Pendleton
Board Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Byron Morgan
- Original Title
- The Ruling Voice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Byron Morgan, Rowland V. Lee, Donald W. Lee, Robert Lord
Sol Polito, Thomas Brannigan, Michael Joyce
George Amy
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Rowland V. Lee
Writer
Donald W. Lee
Writer
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
George Amy
Editor
Byron Morgan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ruling Voice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ruling Voice about?
A mob boss has a change of heart when his daughter convinces him to move on from crime.
Who directed The Ruling Voice?
The Ruling Voice was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Ruling Voice?
The principal cast of The Ruling Voice includes Walter Huston, Loretta Young, Dudley Digges, David Manners, Doris Kenyon.
When was The Ruling Voice released and how long is it?
The Ruling Voice was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.