Romance of the Underworld
Synopsis
When a gangster's speakeasy is raided by the police, one of the people picked up is the gangster's pretty young girlfriend. A kind-hearted cop takes pity on her and helps her get out of that life. While waitressing to earn money for college, she meets a wealthy and handsome young man and they fall in love--but he doesn't know about her somewhat shady past and her relationship with the gangster.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Lanfield, Paul Armstrong, Douglas Z. Doty, Garrett Graham
- Original Title
- Romance of the Underworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Sidney Lanfield, Paul Armstrong, Douglas Z. Doty, Garrett Graham
Frank E. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Douglas Z. Doty
Writer
Garrett Graham
Writer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romance of the Underworld
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What is Romance of the Underworld about?
When a gangster's speakeasy is raided by the police, one of the people picked up is the gangster's pretty young girlfriend. A kind-hearted cop takes pity on her and helps her get out of that life. While waitressing to earn money for college, she meets a wealthy and handsome young man and they fall in love--but he doesn't know about her somewhat shady past and her relationship with the gangster.
Who directed Romance of the Underworld?
Romance of the Underworld was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Romance of the Underworld?
The principal cast of Romance of the Underworld includes Mary Astor, Ben Bard, Robert Elliott, John Boles, Oscar Apfel.
When was Romance of the Underworld released and how long is it?
Romance of the Underworld was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.