The Wrecker
“What did Chuck Regan do when he swung perilously above his former wife and hated rival, almost completely buried under the debris of an earthquake---their lives in his hands---when he knew that their death meant the return of his child?”
Synopsis
The Wrecker is a flinty-eyed demolition engineer named Regan (Jack Holt). While he's off on another assignment, Regan's wife Mary (Genevieve Tobin) and supposed best friend Cummings (Sidney Blackmer) engage in some heavy petting. About to wash his hands of his faithless wife and his back-stabbing chum, our hero is compelled to save both their lives when they're pinned under the wreckage of a collapsed schoolhouse. George E. Stones supplies some good-natured ethnic humor as Regan's junk-dealer pal Shapiro.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling
- Original Title
- The Wrecker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Jo Swerling
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Swerling
Screenplay
Albert S. Rogell
Director
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 Wrecker
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What is The Wrecker about?
The Wrecker is a flinty-eyed demolition engineer named Regan (Jack Holt). While he's off on another assignment, Regan's wife Mary (Genevieve Tobin) and supposed best friend Cummings (Sidney Blackmer) engage in some heavy petting. About to wash his hands of his faithless wife and his back-stabbing chum, our hero is compelled to save both their lives when they're pinned under the wreckage of a collapsed schoolhouse. George E. Stones supplies some good-natured ethnic humor as Regan's junk-dealer pal Shapiro.
Who directed The Wrecker?
The Wrecker was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in The Wrecker?
The principal cast of The Wrecker includes Jack Holt, Genevieve Tobin, George E. Stone, Sidney Blackmer, Ward Bond.
When was The Wrecker released and how long is it?
The Wrecker was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrecker?
The Wrecker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).