Below the Deadline
Synopsis
Beau Nash is a "gentleman crook" who headquarters his gang of jewel thieves in a run-down boardinghouse. When one of his gang, Mike, gets arrested, his sister Claire--aka "Lady Byron"--swears to get revenge. The gang frames Donald, the best friend of the detective who arrested Mike, for a jewelry store robbery. The detective gives Donald--and his new love, Claire--a short time to find the thieves and clear his name before he takes him in.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl
- Original Title
- Below the Deadline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Arthur Hoerl, Lee Authmar
M.A. Andersen, Jack Jackson
James Sweeney
Department Leadership Roster
James Sweeney
Editor
Lee Authmar
Writer
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
J.P. McGowan
Director
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
Jack Jackson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Below the Deadline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Below the Deadline about?
Beau Nash is a "gentleman crook" who headquarters his gang of jewel thieves in a run-down boardinghouse. When one of his gang, Mike, gets arrested, his sister Claire--aka "Lady Byron"--swears to get revenge. The gang frames Donald, the best friend of the detective who arrested Mike, for a jewelry store robbery. The detective gives Donald--and his new love, Claire--a short time to find the thieves and clear his name before he takes him in.
Who directed Below the Deadline?
Below the Deadline was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in Below the Deadline?
The principal cast of Below the Deadline includes Frank Leigh, Barbara Worth, Arthur Rankin, Walter Merrill, J.P. McGowan.
When was Below the Deadline released and how long is it?
Below the Deadline was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 57m.