The Czar of Broadway
“AS THRILLING AS THE WAIL OF A POLICE SIREN!”
Synopsis
Mort Bradley, New York political boss and underworld czar, controls not only the city's most popular nightclub but also much of the press; however, the managing editor of the Times is determined to expose him. Jay Grant, a San Francisco reporter, is assigned to investigate Mort, who believes Jay to be a country boy and is delighted to see him fall in love with Connie Colton, of whom Mort has tired. Dismayed to learn that Jay is a reporter, Mort plans to have his gunman, Francis, kill him, but both Mort and Francis are shot by rival gangsters. Jay, believing that Mort will recover, rushes to the newspaper with an exposé, but while writing it he learns of Mort's death and decides their friendship would not permit him to submit the story. He leaves his paper and embarks on a new life with Connie.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William James Craft
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Towne
- Original Title
- The Czar of Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William James Craft
Gene Towne
Hal Mohr
Department Leadership Roster
William James Craft
Director
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Gene Towne
Writer
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 Czar of Broadway
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What is The Czar of Broadway about?
Mort Bradley, New York political boss and underworld czar, controls not only the city's most popular nightclub but also much of the press; however, the managing editor of the Times is determined to expose him. Jay Grant, a San Francisco reporter, is assigned to investigate Mort, who believes Jay to be a country boy and is delighted to see him fall in love with Connie Colton, of whom Mort has tired. Dismayed to learn that Jay is a reporter, Mort plans to have his gunman, Francis, kill him, but both Mort and Francis are shot by rival gangsters. Jay, believing that Mort will recover, rushes to the newspaper with an exposé, but while writing it he learns of Mort's death and decides their friendship would not permit him to submit the story. He leaves his paper and embarks on a new life with Connie.
Who directed The Czar of Broadway?
The Czar of Broadway was directed by William James Craft.
Who stars in The Czar of Broadway?
The principal cast of The Czar of Broadway includes John Wray, Betty Compson, John Harron, Claud Allister, Wilbur Mack.
When was The Czar of Broadway released and how long is it?
The Czar of Broadway was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Czar of Broadway?
The Czar of Broadway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).