Shakedown
Synopsis
A struggling young engineer, Bob Sanderson, refuses to marry the very-rich Edith Stuart until he can support her on his own earnings. He goes to work for her father as a messenger in the telegraph business, and, via his engineering skills, discovers a plot to kidnap Edith.
Top Cast
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Lew Ayres
Bob Sanderson
Joan Perry
Edith Stuart
Thurston Hall
T. Gregory Stuart
Victor Kilian
Caretaker
Henry Mollison
Ralph Gurney
John Gallaudet
Hawsley
Gene Morgan
Presto Mullins
George McKay
Spud
Albert J. Smith
Cop
Wyrley Birch
Mr. Morrison
Wade Boteler
Captain of Detectives
Maurice Brierre
Waiter
Frank Bull
Police Broadcaster
Bobby Burns
Pawnbroker (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Cop (uncredited)
Helen Dickson
Wife in Cafe (uncredited)
Jack Dougherty
Detective (uncredited)
George B. French
Husband in Cafe (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Selman
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Neville, Harry Shipman
- Original Title
- Shakedown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Selman
Grace Neville, Harry Shipman
Henry Freulich
Gene Milford
Irving Briskin, Harry L. Decker
Department Leadership Roster
Grace Neville
Writer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
David Selman
Director
Harry L. Decker
Producer
Gene Milford
Editor
Ernest Dryden
Costume Design
Harry Shipman
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shakedown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakedown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakedown about?
A struggling young engineer, Bob Sanderson, refuses to marry the very-rich Edith Stuart until he can support her on his own earnings. He goes to work for her father as a messenger in the telegraph business, and, via his engineering skills, discovers a plot to kidnap Edith.
Who directed Shakedown?
Shakedown was directed by David Selman.
Who stars in Shakedown?
The principal cast of Shakedown includes Lew Ayres, Joan Perry, Thurston Hall, Victor Kilian, Henry Mollison.
When was Shakedown released and how long is it?
Shakedown was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 55m.