Five Star Final
"A picture as sensational as its subject!"
Originally released in 1931. Five Star Final is a crime/drama film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Marian Marsh, and H.B. Warner
Synopsis
Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (43 votes)
Budget
$310K
Production budget
Box Office
$822K
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Joseph W. Randall
Marian Marsh
as Jenny Townsend
H.B. Warner
as Michael Townsend
Anthony Bushell
as Phillip Weeks
George E. Stone
as Ziggie Feinstein
Frances Starr
as Nancy (Voorhees) Townsend
Ona Munson
as Kitty Carmody
Boris Karloff
as T. Vernon Isopod
Aline MacMahon
as Miss Taylor
Oscar Apfel
as Bernard Hinchecliffe
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $310,000
- Revenue
- $822,000
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Star Final about?
Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.
Who directed Five Star Final?
Five Star Final was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Five Star Final?
Five Star Final has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Five Star Final released?
Five Star Final was released on September 26, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Star Final?
The main cast of Five Star Final includes Edward G. Robinson, Marian Marsh, H.B. Warner, Anthony Bushell, George E. Stone.