The Secret Six
Originally released in 1931. The Secret Six is a crime/drama film. directed by George W. Hill. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, and Johnny Mack Brown
Synopsis
Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wallace Beery
as Louis 'Slaughterhouse' Scorpio
Lewis Stone
as Richard 'Newt' Newton - Attorney at Law
Johnny Mack Brown
as Hank Rogers
Jean Harlow
as Anne Courtland
Marjorie Rambeau
as Peaches
Paul Hurst
as Nick Mizoski - the Gouger
Clark Gable
as Carl Luckner
Ralph Bellamy
as Johnny Franks
John Miljan
as Joe Colimo
DeWitt Jennings
as Chief of Police Donlin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret Six about?
Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, be...
Who directed The Secret Six?
The Secret Six was directed by George W. Hill.
How long is The Secret Six?
The Secret Six has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Secret Six released?
The Secret Six was released on April 18, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret Six?
The main cast of The Secret Six includes Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown, Jean Harlow, Marjorie Rambeau.