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The Big Shakedown is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film starring Charles Farrell and Bette Davis, and directed by John Francis Dillon. The screenplay is based on the story "Cut Rate" by Niven Busch and Samuel G. Engel. The film also stars Ricardo Cortez and Glenda Farrell and is director John Francis Dillon's final film.
Original Release
01/06/1934
US Release
01/06/1934
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Farrell | Jimmy Morrell |
| Bette Davis | Norma Nelson |
| Ricardo Cortez | Dutch Barnes |
| Glenda Farrell | Lily 'Lil' Duran |
| Allen Jenkins | Lefty |
| Henry O'Neill | Mr. Sheffner |
| Dewey Robinson | Slim |
| John Wray | Higgins |
| Philip Faversham | John - New Salesman / John |
| Robert Emmett O'Connor | Regan - Bartender / Regan |
Directors
Writers
Niven Busch, Rian James, Samuel G. Engel
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Farrell | Jimmy Morrell |
| Bette Davis | Norma Nelson |
| Ricardo Cortez | Dutch Barnes |
| Glenda Farrell | Lily 'Lil' Duran |
| Allen Jenkins | Lefty |
| Henry O'Neill | Mr. Sheffner |
| Dewey Robinson | Slim |
| John Wray | Higgins |
| Philip Faversham | John - New Salesman / John |
| Robert Emmett O'Connor | Regan - Bartender / Regan |
| Renee Whitney | Mae LaRue |
| G. Pat Collins | Gyp |
| Adrian Morris | Trigger |
| Ben Hendricks Jr. | Spike |
| George Cooper | Shorty |
| Oscar Apfel | Digitalis Doctor |
| Harry C. Bradley | Third Drug Store Proprietor |
| Matt Briggs | Robert J. Wilbur |
| Frederick Burton | Houston Sims |
| William B. Davidson | District Attorney |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Samuel Bischoff | Producer |
