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Whirlpool is a american film of genre Drama directed by Roy William Neill released in USA on 10 april 1934 with Jack Holt

Whirlpool (1934)

Whirlpool
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Released in USA 10 april 1934
Length 1h20
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Crime,    Romance
Rating65% 3.2912153.2912153.2912153.2912153.291215

Whirlpool (1934) is a drama film directed by Roy William Neill, starring Jack Holt and Jean Arthur. Buck Rankin (Holt), a carnival owner is convicted of manslaughter for the death of a man killed in a fight.

Synopsis

Buck Rankin (Jack Holt) as a shady carnival promoter. He was jailed for a major crime just after learning that his wife is pregnant. Released after twenty five years behind bars, Rankin is anxious to make contact with his daughter Sandra (Jean Arthur), who knew nothing of his existence, since Rankin convinced the warden of the prison to send his wife a letter telling her that he was killed trying to escape.

Actors

Jack Holt

(Buck Rankin)Jean Arthur

(Sandra Rankin Morrison)Donald Cook

(Bob Andrews)Allen Jenkins

(Mac)Lila Lee

(Helen Rankin Morrison)
And :
Oscar Apfel
Ward Bond
John Miljan
Rita La Roy
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