Bill Cracks Down
Synopsis
William Reardon, a steel magnate, dies and leaves a strange will. When his spineless and dandified heir and son returns home from living in Paris, he finds "Tons' Walker, a strong and burly steel worker running the company, per his late-father's will request. He also finds that his father's will specifies the Junior will change his name to Bill Hall and work in the family steel mill for a year under the fake name. Walker's job is to make a man out of the son. The son is not overjoyed by this prospect. Neither is Walker.
Top Cast
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Grant Withers
'Tons' Walker
Beatrice Roberts
Susan Bailey
Ranny Weeks
Bill Reardon Jr., aka Bill Hall
Judith Allen
Elaine Witworth
William Newell
Eddie 'Porky' Plunkett
Pierre Watkin
William 'Bill' Reardon Sr.
Roger Williams
Steve, Mill Foreman
Georgia Caine
Mrs. Witworth
Greta Meyer
Hilda
Edgar Norton
Jarvis, the Butler
Harry Depp
Smalley, the Lawyer
Eugene King
Zimich
Landers Stevens
Dr. Colcord
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Chauffeur
Jean Carmen
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
- Original Title
- Bill Cracks Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
William Nobles
Edward Mann
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
William Berke
Producer
Edward Mann
Editor
Eloise
Costume Design
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Cracks Down
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What is Bill Cracks Down about?
William Reardon, a steel magnate, dies and leaves a strange will. When his spineless and dandified heir and son returns home from living in Paris, he finds "Tons' Walker, a strong and burly steel worker running the company, per his late-father's will request. He also finds that his father's will specifies the Junior will change his name to Bill Hall and work in the family steel mill for a year under the fake name. Walker's job is to make a man out of the son. The son is not overjoyed by this prospect. Neither is Walker.
Who directed Bill Cracks Down?
Bill Cracks Down was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Bill Cracks Down?
The principal cast of Bill Cracks Down includes Grant Withers, Beatrice Roberts, Ranny Weeks, Judith Allen, William Newell.
When was Bill Cracks Down released and how long is it?
Bill Cracks Down was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bill Cracks Down?
Bill Cracks Down holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).