The Public Enemy (1931)
Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William A. Wellman
Writing:
- Kubec Glasmon
- John Bright
- Harvey F. Thew
Stars:
Release Date: 1931-04-23
7.2/10
7.2/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 83
- Budget: $151,000
- Revenue: $557,000
Gwen Allen
Ma Powers
Kitty (uncredited)
Matt as a Boy (uncredited)
Mike Powers
Mamie
Tom Powers
Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Matt Doyle
Paddy Ryan
Putty Nose
Miller (uncredited)
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Officer Powers (uncredited)
Pool Player (uncredited)
Mrs. Dalton (uncredited)
Mrs. Doyle (uncredited)
Molly Doyle (uncredited)
Assistant Tailor (uncredited)
'Bugs' Moran as a Boy (uncredited)
Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
Joe - Headwaiter (uncredited)
Little Girl (uncredited)
Steve - Bartender (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
Mug (uncredited)
