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1 |
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Original language: |
English (ENG) |
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Subtitle: |
English, French, Spanish; Castilian (ENG, FRE, SPA) |
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Description: | No one rats on mobster Johnny Vanning. That's a message delivered to every would-be stoolie when Vanning's henchmen slash a gangland insignia on Mary Dwight's face.The real-life saga of prostitutes whose testimony put Lucky Luciano behind bars inspired Marked Woman. Bette Davis, sinking her claws into the role that marked her return to Hollywood after her legal fight for better projects, plays courageous Mary. In a rare '30s good-guy turn, Humphrey Bogart costars as a crusading prosecutor. And versatile Lloyd Bacon (42nd Street, Knute Rockne - All American) directs this most unusual of Depression-era gangster films centered not on the crimelord or the D.A., but on women victimized by the mob."Marked Woman" (1937) is a classic crime drama film available on DVD, produced by Warner. The movie stars the legendary Bette Davis as Mary Dwight Strauber, a nightclub hostess who bravely stands up against organized crime. Humphrey Bogart delivers a compelling performance as prosecutor David Graham, marking one of his early significant roles before achieving superstardom in films like "Casablanca" and "The Maltese Falcon." Directed by Lloyd Bacon, known for hits such as "42nd Street," the film also features notable performances from Lola Lane and Isabel Jewell. Warner Bros., established in 1923, has long been recognized for its influential contributions to cinema history and continues to be synonymous with quality entertainment worldwide.
Bette Davis was already an acclaimed actress at the time of this film's release, having won her first Academy Award for "Dangerous" (1935). She later became renowned for iconic roles in movies like "Jezebel," "All About Eve," and "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" Humphrey Bogart would go on to become one of Hollywood?s most enduring icons. Director Lloyd Bacon was celebrated for his versatility across genres during Hollywood?s Golden Age. |
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Actors: |
Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Lola Lane, Isabel Jewell, Rosalind Marquis, Mayo Methot, Jane Bryan, Allen Jenkins, Eduardo Ciannelli, John Litel |
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Director: |
Lloyd Bacon |
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Manufacturer No.: |
WARA1000639552DVD |
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