On the Spot
"XTRA! XTRA!... Frankie's In Another Jam... but this time it's really a JAM!"
Originally released in 1940. On the Spot is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, and Mantan Moreland
Synopsis
Frankie Kelly is the soda jerk and embryo scientist in Midvales only drugstore. Two murders and an attempted killing suddenly swing Midvale into national prominence. Frankie and his pal, Jefferson, become involved when a wounded gangster starts to tell them where $300,000 in stolen loot is hidden, but he is murdered before he can give them all of the information. The search is on.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Darro
as Frankie 'Doc' Kelly
Mary Kornman
as Ruth Hunter
Mantan Moreland
as Jefferson White
John St. Polis
as Doc Hunter
Robert Warwick
as Cyrus Haddon
Maxine Leslie
as Gerry Dailey
Lillian Elliott
as Mrs. Kelly
LeRoy Mason
as Smilin' Bill
Gene O'Donnell
as Slats Eckert
Russell Hopton
as Dave Nolan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Spot about?
Frankie Kelly is the soda jerk and embryo scientist in Midvales only drugstore. Two murders and an attempted killing suddenly swing Midvale into national prominence. Frankie and his pal, Jefferson,...
Who directed On the Spot?
On the Spot was directed by Howard Bretherton.
How long is On the Spot?
On the Spot has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was On the Spot released?
On the Spot was released on June 11, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Spot?
The main cast of On the Spot includes Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, Mantan Moreland, John St. Polis, Robert Warwick.