The Hoodlum Saint
"WAS IT THE SOCIETY BEAUTY OR THE NIGHT CLUB SINGER?"
Originally released in 1946. The Hoodlum Saint is a drama/music film. directed by Norman Taurog.
Starring William Powell, Esther Williams, and Angela Lansbury
Synopsis
A former reporter comes back home after serving in the army during World War I and finds that it's much more difficult to find work than he expected. Desperate, one day he crashes a wedding attended by many of the city's rich and powerful, meets a beautiful girl named Kay who turns out to be his ticket to meeting those rich and powerful people, and he soon manages to land a job on a newspaper. He gets caught up in the "make money at all costs" game but receives a rude awakening when the stock market crashes in 1929.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as Terence Ellerton 'Terry' O'Neill
Esther Williams
as Kay Lorrison
Angela Lansbury
as Dusty Millard
James Gleason
as Snarp
Lewis Stone
as Father Nolan
Rags Ragland
as Fishface
Frank McHugh
as Three Finger
Slim Summerville
as Eel
Roman Bohnen
as Father O'Doul
Charles Arnt
as Cy Nolan - O'Neill's Secretary
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hoodlum Saint about?
A former reporter comes back home after serving in the army during World War I and finds that it's much more difficult to find work than he expected. Desperate, one day he crashes a wedding attende...
Who directed The Hoodlum Saint?
The Hoodlum Saint was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is The Hoodlum Saint?
The Hoodlum Saint has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Hoodlum Saint released?
The Hoodlum Saint was released on April 4, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hoodlum Saint?
The main cast of The Hoodlum Saint includes William Powell, Esther Williams, Angela Lansbury, James Gleason, Lewis Stone.