The Squealer
“GANG WAR!”
Synopsis
A gangster's wife, fearful that he is about to be murdered by his rivals, tips off the police to his whereabouts in order to save his life. Her husband, however, believes her reason was that she wanted him out of the way so she could have his best friend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Joe Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Linder, Dorothy Howell
- Original Title
- The Squealer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Joe Brown
Mark Linder, Dorothy Howell
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Joe Brown
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 Squealer
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What is The Squealer about?
A gangster's wife, fearful that he is about to be murdered by his rivals, tips off the police to his whereabouts in order to save his life. Her husband, however, believes her reason was that she wanted him out of the way so she could have his best friend.
Who directed The Squealer?
The Squealer was directed by Harry Joe Brown.
Who stars in The Squealer?
The principal cast of The Squealer includes Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, Davey Lee, Matt Moore, Zasu Pitts.
When was The Squealer released and how long is it?
The Squealer was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Squealer?
The Squealer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).