The Finger Points
“A reporter dares to expose Chicago Underworld.”
Synopsis
Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Breckenridge 'Breck' Lee
Fay Wray
Marcia Collins
Regis Toomey
Charlie 'Breezy' Russell
Robert Elliott
Frank Carter
Clark Gable
Louis J. Blanco
Oscar Apfel
Managing Editor Ellis Wheeler
Robert Gleckler
Sphinx Club Manager Larry Haynes
Mickey Bennett
Arthur the Office Boy (uncredited)
James P. Burtis
Cop (uncredited)
Martin Cichy
Blanco's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Lew Harvey
Henchman in 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Herman Krumpfel
Breck's Tailor (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
Guard at 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Casino Patron (uncredited)
J. Carrol Naish
"The Finger is on You" Phone Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Field Norton
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Bob Perry
Henchman in Hayes' House (uncredited)
Albert Petit
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- John Monk Saunders, W.R. Burnett
- Original Title
- The Finger Points
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
John Monk Saunders, W.R. Burnett
Ernest Haller
LeRoy Stone
John Francis Dillon
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
John Monk Saunders
Writer
W.R. Burnett
Writer
John Francis Dillon
Producer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
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 The Finger Points
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Finger Points about?
Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.
Who directed The Finger Points?
The Finger Points was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Finger Points?
The principal cast of The Finger Points includes Richard Barthelmess, Fay Wray, Regis Toomey, Robert Elliott, Clark Gable.
When was The Finger Points released and how long is it?
The Finger Points was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Finger Points?
The Finger Points holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).