The Underworld Story
“Fighting Reporter Exposes Corruption”
Synopsis
A blacklisted reporter brings his shady ways to a small-town newspaper after being fired from a big city daily.
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The Underworld Story - Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Dan Duryea
Mike Reese
Herbert Marshall
E.J. Stanton
Gale Storm
Catherine Harris
Howard Da Silva
Carl Durham
Michael O'Shea
Ralph Munsey
Mary Anderson
Molly Rankin
Gar Moore
Clark Stanton
Melville Cooper
Major Redford
Frieda Inescort
Mrs. Eldridge
Art Baker
Lieutenant Tilton
Harry Shannon
George Parker
Alan Hale Jr.
Shaeffer
Stephen Dunne
Chuck Lee
Roland Winters
Stanley Becker
Sue England
Helen
Lewis L. Russell
Calvin
Frances Chaney
Grace Calvin
Jay Adler
Munsey's Assistant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blankfort
- Original Score
- David Rose
- Original Title
- The Underworld Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- FilmCraft Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Henry Blankfort, Cy Endfield, Craig Rice
David Rose
Stanley Cortez
Richard V. Heermance
Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Cy Endfield
Director
Hal E. Chester
Producer
David Rose
Original Music Composer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
Henry Blankfort
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Underworld Story
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What is The Underworld Story about?
A blacklisted reporter brings his shady ways to a small-town newspaper after being fired from a big city daily.
Who directed The Underworld Story?
The Underworld Story was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in The Underworld Story?
The principal cast of The Underworld Story includes Dan Duryea, Herbert Marshall, Gale Storm, Howard Da Silva, Michael O'Shea.
When was The Underworld Story released and how long is it?
The Underworld Story was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Underworld Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Underworld Story was composed by David Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Underworld Story?
The Underworld Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).