Sergeant Madden
“The Father A Cop . . . The Son A Killer”
Synopsis
A dedicated police officer is torn between family and duty when his son turns to a life of crime.
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Sergeant Madden (1939)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-31
Top Cast
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Wallace Beery
Sgt. Shaun Madden
Alan Curtis
Dennis Madden
Tom Brown
Albert Boylan Jr.
Fay Holden
Mary Madden
Laraine Day
Eileen Daly
Marc Lawrence
Piggy
Marion Martin
Charlotte LePage
David Gorcey
Punchy LePage
Ben Welden
Stemmy
Donald Haines
Milton
Etta McDaniel
Dove
John Kelly
Nero
Bess Flowers
Nurse
Nell Craig
Nurse
Horace McMahon
Philadelphia
George Irving
Police Commissioner
Charles Trowbridge
Commissioner in 1919
Mary Field
Mrs. Daly
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Wells Root
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Sergeant Madden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Wells Root, William A. Ullman Jr.
William Axt
John F. Seitz
Conrad A. Nervig
J. Walter Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Wells Root
Screenplay
J. Walter Ruben
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sergeant Madden
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What is Sergeant Madden about?
A dedicated police officer is torn between family and duty when his son turns to a life of crime.
Who directed Sergeant Madden?
Sergeant Madden was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Sergeant Madden?
The principal cast of Sergeant Madden includes Wallace Beery, Alan Curtis, Tom Brown, Fay Holden, Laraine Day.
When was Sergeant Madden released and how long is it?
Sergeant Madden was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Sergeant Madden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sergeant Madden was composed by William Axt.