The Secret Six

(1931)Directed by George W. Hill83 minCrime, Drama

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.

Wallace Beeryas Louis 'Slaughterhouse' Scorpio
Lewis Stoneas Richard 'Newt' Newton - Attorney at Law
Johnny Mack Brownas Hank Rogers
Jean Harlowas Anne Courtland
Paul Hurstas Nick Mizoski - the Gouger
Clark Gableas Carl Luckner
Ralph Bellamyas Johnny Franks
John Miljanas Joe Colimo
DeWitt Jenningsas Chief of Police Donlin
Murray Kinnellas Metz - the Dummy
Fletcher Nortonas Jimmy Delano
Theodore von Eltzas District Attorney Keeler
Lynton Brentas Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Giblynas Mr. Simms - Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
Joseph W. Girardas Official (uncredited)
Betty Lawsonas Undertermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Blackjacking Gangster (uncredited)
George Magrillas Police Guard at Jailhouse (uncredited)
Lee Phelpsas Smelts - Waiter (uncredited)
OROscar Rudolphas Ivan Colimo (uncredited)
HSHector Sarnoas Finko (uncredited)