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Whirlpool

His was a life of the past...theirs of the future!
1934 | 72m | English

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An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
Release Date: Apr 10, 1934
Director: Roy William Neill
Writer: Howard Emmett Rogers, Dorothy Howell, Ethel Hill
Genres: Crime, Drama
Keywords prison, newspaper, jealousy, self sacrifice, fiancé, carnival, hypochondriac, deception, jail, reporter, ex-con, pre-code, father daughter reunion, hidden identity, manslaughter, trial witness, female reporter, father and daughter, melodrama, melodramatic
Production Companies Columbia Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Entered: Apr 25, 2024
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Name Character
Jack Holt Buck Rankin
Jean Arthur Sandy
Donald Cook Bob
Allen Jenkins Mac
Lila Lee Helen
John Miljan Barney Gaige
Rita La Roy Thelma
Oscar Apfel Editor
Willard Robertson Morrison
Ward Bond Farley
Ernie Adams Ben (uncredited)
Lowden Adams Davis (uncredited)
Maidena Armstrong Fat Lady in Carnival (uncredited)
Max Barwyn Headwaiter (uncredited)
Jack Baxley Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict Reporter (uncredited)
Eddie Borden Annoyed Carnival Customer (uncredited)
Harry Brown Chauffeur (uncredited)
James Bradbury Jr. Small Town Nance at Carnival (uncredited)
Edward Cecil Waiter (uncredited)
Gino Corrado Tony (uncredited)
Broderick Crawford Guard Outside Paradise Club (uncredited)
Jack Curtis Policeman (uncredited)
Bud Davies Contortionist at Carnival (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime Carnival Brawl Victim (uncredited)
Phil Dunham John (uncredited)
Margaret Ehrlich Bashful Girl (uncredited)
Rosita Foucher Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Harrison Greene Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Jolly Lee Harvey Fat Lady at Carnival (uncredited)
A.R. Haysel Warden J.R. Mackenzie (uncredited)
Lottie Hildebrand Small Town Woman at Carnival (uncredited)
Al Hill Spike (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Rosalie Lincoln Maid (uncredited)
Nelson McDowell Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Charles McMurphy Policeman (uncredited)
Lu Ann Meredith Bashful Girl (uncredited)
Tony Merlo Waiter (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor Sheriff (uncredited)
Blanche Payson John’s Henpecking Wife (uncredited)
Hal Price Traffic Cop (uncredited)
Jack Raymond Carnival Vendor (uncredited)
Ed Schaefer Policeman (uncredited)
Jerome Storm Reporter (uncredited)
Harry Strang Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
John M. Sullivan Judge (uncredited)
Richard Sumner Clerk (uncredited)
Ethel Sykes Girl at Duke’s Table (uncredited)
Billie Van Every Girl at Duke’s Table (uncredited)
Monte Vandergrift Prison Guard (uncredited)
Lillian West Nurse (uncredited)
Harry Wilson Carnival Customer in Brawl (uncredited)
Name Job
Howard Emmett Rogers Story
Dorothy Howell Screenplay
Roy William Neill Director
Ethel Hill Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline Director of Photography
Richard Cahoon Editor
Adolph L. Schafer Assistant Camera
Dave Ragin Camera Operator
John Hoffman Special Effects
Glenn Rominger Sound Engineer, Sound
Wilbur McGaugh Assistant Director
Joseph H. August Additional Director of Photography
John Stumar Additional Director of Photography
Fayte M. Browne Camera Operator
Fred Dawson Assistant Camera
Marcel Grand Assistant Camera
Alfred S. Keller Assistant Camera
John L. Russell Assistant Camera
Jack Anderson Assistant Camera
Evelyn Fontayne Stand In
Jack Long Stunt Double
Harold Dodds Casting Director
Dan Kelly Casting Director
Name Title
Robert North Supervising Producer
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