Against the Law
“ADVENTURE! ROMANCE! THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Steve Wayne, a daring young ambulance driver for a large hospital in Los Angeles, is a rival with his friend, Doctor Bill Barie (the house surgeon in the Emergency Ward), for the attentions of nurse Martha Gray. Despite their rivalry, Steve still endeavors to free his friend from the grip of a merciless racketeer and a gambling gang. But Steve fails in his efforts and then sets out to avenge his friend and smash-up the gang.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate
- Original Title
- Against the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Harold Shumate
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Shumate
Screenplay
Lambert Hillyer
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 Against the Law
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What is Against the Law about?
Steve Wayne, a daring young ambulance driver for a large hospital in Los Angeles, is a rival with his friend, Doctor Bill Barie (the house surgeon in the Emergency Ward), for the attentions of nurse Martha Gray. Despite their rivalry, Steve still endeavors to free his friend from the grip of a merciless racketeer and a gambling gang. But Steve fails in his efforts and then sets out to avenge his friend and smash-up the gang.
Who directed Against the Law?
Against the Law was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Against the Law?
The principal cast of Against the Law includes Johnny Mack Brown, Sally Blane, Arthur Hohl, George Meeker, James Bush.
When was Against the Law released and how long is it?
Against the Law was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Against the Law?
Against the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).