The Best Man Wins
Synopsis
A diver saves his best friend's life but loses his own arm in doing so. Later, unable to find work because of his missing arm, he is forced to go to work for a criminal searching for lost treasures. Meanwhile his friend, who has since become a policeman, finds himself assigned to break up the crook's operation and bring in his gang--including the man who saved his life.
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Edmund Lowe
Toby Warren
Jack Holt
Nick Roberts
Bela Lugosi
Doc Boehm
Florence Rice
Ann Barry
Forrester Harvey
Harry
J. Farrell MacDonald
Captain--Harbor Patrol
Oscar Apfel
Chief of Police
Frank Benson
Undetermined Role
Sammy Blum
Undetermined Role
Ed Brady
Tender
Roy Brent
Sailor
Charles Brinley
Undetermined Role
Earle D. Bunn
Seaman
A.S. Byron
Irish Policeman
Monte Carter
Seaman
Eddy Chandler
Eddie
Nick Copeland
Dance Hall Proprietor
Gordon De Main
Salvage Boss
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill, Bruce Manning
- Original Title
- The Best Man Wins
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Ethel Hill, Bruce Manning, Ben Grauman Kohn
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Ethel Hill
Screenplay
Bruce Manning
Screenplay
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What is The Best Man Wins about?
A diver saves his best friend's life but loses his own arm in doing so. Later, unable to find work because of his missing arm, he is forced to go to work for a criminal searching for lost treasures. Meanwhile his friend, who has since become a policeman, finds himself assigned to break up the crook's operation and bring in his gang--including the man who saved his life.
Who directed The Best Man Wins?
The Best Man Wins was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in The Best Man Wins?
The principal cast of The Best Man Wins includes Edmund Lowe, Jack Holt, Bela Lugosi, Florence Rice, Forrester Harvey.
When was The Best Man Wins released and how long is it?
The Best Man Wins was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.