(1953)Directed by Raoul Walsh88 minDrama

“THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!”

A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?

James Cagneyas Hank Martin

Barbara Haleas Verity Wade Martin

Anne Francisas Sunny-Lou "Flamingo" McManamee

Jeanne Cagneyas Jennie Brown

Lon Chaney Jr.as Spurge McManamee

Frank McHughas Frank Rector

Larry Keatingas Robert L. Castleberry IV

James Millicanas Samuel T. Beach

Mickey Simpsonas Tim Beck, Blacksmith

Sara Hadenas Lula May McManamee

Ellen Corbyas Singing Woman

Lee Aakeras Johnny Briscoe

GW Guy Wayas Court Bailiff

A Lion Is in the Streets