Shooting Straight

Shooting Straight

Dix at his best in a dramatic romance that will thrill woman, hearten men and gladden youngsters with the greatest fight ever screened.

1930•1h 10m•6.3/10

DramaCrime

Ratings

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6.3/10(4)

A gambler wanted for murder hides under the guise of a clergyman.

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Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Richard Dix

Richard Dix

Larry Sheldon / Ted Walters

Mary Lawlor

Mary Lawlor

Doris Powell

James Neill

James Neill

Reverend Powell

Matthew Betz

Matthew Betz

Ace Martin / Ed Winters

George Cooper

George Cooper

Chick

William Janney

William Janney

Tommy Powell

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Detective Regan

Clarence Wertz

Stevens

Eddie Sturgis

Spike

Dick Curtis

Dick Curtis

Butch

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Frenchie

James Eagles

Young Craps Player

James Pier Mason

James Pier Mason

Spot Willis

Charles McMurphy

Walter Percival

Walter Percival

Connor

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan

Sheldon's Henchman

Dorothy Vernon

Dorothy Vernon

Churchgoer

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