Black Legion
“They Murdered at Midnight!”
Synopsis
When a hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he is seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.
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Black Legion - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-03
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Frank Taylor
Dick Foran
Ed Jackson
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Ruth Taylor
Ann Sheridan
Betty Grogan
Helen Flint
Pearl Danvers
Joe Sawyer
Cliff Summers
Clifford Soubier
Michael F. Grogan
Alonzo Price
Alf Hargrave
Paul Harvey
Billings
Dickie Jones
Buddy Taylor
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge
Addison Richards
Prosecuting Attorney
Eddie Acuff
Ted Metcalf
Dorothy Vaughan
Mrs. Grogan
John Litel
Tommy Smith
Henry Brandon
Joe Dombrowski
Charles Halton
Osgood
Pat C. Flick
Nick Strumpas
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$235K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Abem Finkel, William Wister Haines
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun, W. Franke Harling, Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Black Legion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $235K
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Abem Finkel, William Wister Haines, Robert Lord
Bernhard Kaun, W. Franke Harling, Howard Jackson
George Barnes
Owen Marks
Robert Lord, Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
Abem Finkel
Screenplay
William Wister Haines
Screenplay
Robert Lord
Producer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
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 Black Legion
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What is Black Legion about?
When a hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he is seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.
Who directed Black Legion?
Black Legion was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in Black Legion?
The principal cast of Black Legion includes Humphrey Bogart, Dick Foran, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Ann Sheridan, Helen Flint.
When was Black Legion released and how long is it?
Black Legion was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Legion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Legion was composed by Bernhard Kaun, W. Franke Harling, Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Legion?
Black Legion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).