Dangerous to Know (1938)

6.6/10 70 min Crime Drama Mystery

Overview

Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend and hostess (read:mistress), with an iron hand. He meets Margaret Van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself, and Steve makes frantic efforts to win her and turns away from the loyal Lin Yang.

Cast

Gail Patrick

Margaret Van Kase

Akim Tamiroff

Stephen Recka

Anna May Wong

Madame Lan Ying

Lloyd Nolan

Inspector Brandon

Roscoe Karns

Duncan

Porter Hall

Mayor Bradley

Anthony Quinn

Nicolai Kusoff

Harvey Stephens

Philip Easton

Barlowe Borland

Butler

Hedda Hopper

Mrs. Carson

Hugh Sothern

Harvey Greggson

Edward Pawley

John Rance

Eddie Marr

Crouch

Harry Worth

Hanley

Pierre Watkin

Senator Carson

Bobby Barber

Waiter (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)

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