The Bad One
“He believed in the freedom of the "seize"- this love 'em and leave 'em sailor!”
Synopsis
In this melodrama, a dancer works in a sleazy Marseilles portside dive that is really the front for a bordello. While dancing one night she meets a sailor and agrees to be his bride. Unfortunately, one of her former suitors suddenly shows up and a terrible fight ensues.
Top Cast
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Dolores del Río
Lita
Edmund Lowe
Jerry Flanagan
Don Alvarado
The Spaniard
Blanche Friderici
Madame Durand
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Madame Pompier
Ullrich Haupt
Pierre Ferrande
Mitchell Lewis
Borloff
Ralph Lewis
Blochet
Charles McNaughton
Petey
Yola d'Avril
Gida
John St. Polis
Judge
Henry Kolker
Prosecutor
George Fawcett
Warden
Victor Potel
Sailor
Harry Stubbs
Sailor
Tom Dugan
Sailor
Boris Karloff
Monsieur Gaston
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson, Howard Emmett Rogers
- Original Title
- The Bad One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Art Cinema Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Carey Wilson, Howard Emmett Rogers, John Farrow
Karl Struss
W. Donn Hayes
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Carey Wilson
Screenplay
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad One
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What is The Bad One about?
In this melodrama, a dancer works in a sleazy Marseilles portside dive that is really the front for a bordello. While dancing one night she meets a sailor and agrees to be his bride. Unfortunately, one of her former suitors suddenly shows up and a terrible fight ensues.
Who directed The Bad One?
The Bad One was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Bad One?
The principal cast of The Bad One includes Dolores del Río, Edmund Lowe, Don Alvarado, Blanche Friderici, Adrienne D'Ambricourt.
When was The Bad One released and how long is it?
The Bad One was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.