The Mad Game
“Men cringed before him...Only one woman understood him...and she alone knew the secret that inspired his ruthless campaign against the kidnapping racket.”
Synopsis
Bootlegger Ed Carson is sent to prison. His old gang turns from liquor (now legal) to kidnapping. When they nab the son and daughter-in-law of the judge who sent Carson to prison, he is paroled to help in the capture.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman, Henry Johnson
- Original Title
- The Mad Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
William M. Conselman, Henry Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
Henry Johnson
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Game
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What is The Mad Game about?
Bootlegger Ed Carson is sent to prison. His old gang turns from liquor (now legal) to kidnapping. When they nab the son and daughter-in-law of the judge who sent Carson to prison, he is paroled to help in the capture.
Who directed The Mad Game?
The Mad Game was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in The Mad Game?
The principal cast of The Mad Game includes Spencer Tracy, Claire Trevor, Ralph Morgan, Howard Lally, J. Carrol Naish.
When was The Mad Game released and how long is it?
The Mad Game was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mad Game?
The Mad Game holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).