Great Guy (1936)
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After retiring from a boxing career, Johnny Cave (James Cagney) accepts an appointment to serve as head of the Bureau of Weights and Measures. However, when he discovers that his organization is full of corruption and lies, he sets out to uncover the scam, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, Janet (Mae Clarke), and his underhanded coworkers. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Cagney, Mae Clarke, (more)
- Director(s):
- John G. Blystone
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Great Guy
After retiring from a boxing career, Johnny Cave (James Cagney) accepts an appointment to serve as head of the Bureau of Weights and Measures. However, when he discovers that his organization is full of corruption and lies, he sets out to uncover the scam, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, Janet (Mae Clarke), and his underhanded coworkers. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 67 mins
Complete Cast of Great Guy
- James Cagney - Johnny Cave
- James Burke - Pat Haley
- Henry Kolker - Conning
- Bernadene Hayes - Hazel Scott
- Matty Fain - Tim
- Douglas Wood - The Mayor
- Gertrude Astor
- Robert Lowery - Parker
- Arthur Hoyt - Furniture salesman
- Mildred Harris
- Mary Gordon - Mrs. Ogilvie
- Dwight Frye
- Jack Pennick - Truck Driver
- Frank O'Connor - Detective
- Frank Mills - Party guest
- Lee Shumway - Mike the cop
- Henry Roquemore - Store manager
- Kate Price - Woman at Accident
- Murdock MacQuarrie - Client
- John Dilson - City Editor
- Eddy Chandler - Meat clerk
- Wallis Clark - Joel Green
- Mae Clarke - Janet Henry
- Robert Gleckler - Cavanaugh
- Edward S. Brophy - Pete Reilly
- Edward Gargan - Al
- Joe Sawyer - Joe Burton
- Edward McNamara - Capt. Pat Hanlon
- James Ford - Party guest
- Ethelreda Leopold - Burton's Girlfriend
- Ben Hendricks, Jr. - Party guest
- Gertrude Green - Nurse
- Bud Geary - Guest
- Vera Steadman
- Dennis O'Keefe - Guest
- Bruce Mitchell - Cop at Accident
- Harry Tenbrook - Receiving clerk
- Jeffrey Sayre - Clerk
- Pete Reilly - Edward Brophy
- Bill O'Brien - 2nd Meat Clerk
- Lester Dorr - Chauffeur
- Bobby Barber - Grocery clerk
- Kernan Cripps - Deputy
- Lynton Brent - Reporter
- Director(s):
- John G. Blystone
- Writer(s):
- Horace McCoy, Harry Ruskin, Henry McCarty
- Producer(s):
- Douglas MacLean
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
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