6.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19391h 0mUnited States of America

Double Deal

“Guns Bark As Rival Gangs Fight For Power!”

Topics:#all black cast #harlem, new york city #swing music

Synopsis

Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.

Top Cast

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Monte Hawley

Jim McCoy

Jeni Le Gon

Nita

Edward Thompson

Dude Markey

Florence O'Brien

Sally

Buck Woods

Maceo Bruce Sheffield

Murray Howard

Charles Hawkins

Jack Clisby

Tom Southern

Vernon McCalla

Charles Gordon

Lanny

Arthur Ray

F.E. Miller

Nightclub Comedian

Shelton Brooks

Singer in Nightclub Floorshow

Lucille Battle

Nightclub Patron

Mildred Boyd

Nightclub Patron

Alfred Grant

Nightclub Patron

Avanelle Harris

Nightclub Patron

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Screenplay & Story: Arthur Hoerl
Original Title: Double Deal
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 0m
Production Studios: George Randol Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arthur Dreifuss

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Hoerl

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur Dreifuss

Director

Arthur Hoerl

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Production Stills & Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Deal

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Double Deal about?

Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.

Who directed Double Deal?

Double Deal was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.

Who stars in Double Deal?

The principal cast of Double Deal includes Monte Hawley, Jeni Le Gon, Edward Thompson, Florence O'Brien, Buck Woods.

When was Double Deal released and how long is it?

Double Deal was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Deal?

Double Deal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).