Thunderbolt

(1929)Directed by Josef von Sternberg91 minCrime, Drama
George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy

A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.

George Bancroftas Thunderbolt Jim Lang
Fay Wrayas Ritzy
Richard Arlenas Bob Moran
Eugenie Bessereras Mrs. Moran
James Spottswoodas 'Snapper' O'Shea
Fred Kohleras 'Bad Al' Friedberg
Robert Elliottas Prison chaplain
E.H. Calvertas Dist. Atty. McKay
George Irvingas Mr. Corwin
Mike Donlinas Kentucky Sampson
S.S. Stewartas Convict
William L. Thorneas Police Inspector
Louise Beaversas Black Cat Cafe Patron (uncredited)