Dead End (1937)

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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028773/

Dead End (1937) 9/10

Plot synopsis and cast, courtesy of imdb


The Dead End Kids, an unemployed architect, and gangster Baby Face Martin interact with an East Side neighborhood over one day and night.


Sylvia Sidney    ...   Drina
    Joel McCrea    ...   Dave
    Humphrey Bogart    ...   'Baby Face' Martin
    Wendy Barrie    ...   Kay
    Claire Trevor    ...   Francey
    Allen Jenkins    ...   Hunk
    Marjorie Main    ...   Mrs. Martin
    Billy Halop    ...   Tommy
    Huntz Hall    ...   Dippy
    Bobby Jordan    ...   Angel
    Leo Gorcey    ...   Spit (as Leo B. Gorcey)
    Gabriel Dell    ...   T.B.
    Bernard Punsly    ...   Milty
    Charles Peck    ...   PhilipJames Burke    ...   Mulligan
Ward Bond    ...   Doorman
   Elisabeth Risdon    ...   Mrs. Connell
   Esther Dale    ...   Mrs. Fenner
   George Humbert    ...   Pascagli
   Marcelle Corday    ...   Governess
    Minor Watson    ...   Mr. Griswald

This really is more of a socially-conscious film than a gangster film.

IMO, Sylvia Sidney delivers one of the greatest performances of all-time by a leading actress.

The movie was nominated for 4 Oscars: Best Supporting Actress (Claire Trevor), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Picture.