Bill Cracks Down
Originally released in 1937. Bill Cracks Down is a action/drama film. directed by William Nigh. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Grant Withers, Beatrice Roberts, and Ranny Weeks
Synopsis
William Reardon, a steel magnate, dies and leaves a strange will. When his spineless and dandified heir and son returns home from living in Paris, he finds "Tons' Walker, a strong and burly steel worker running the company, per his late-father's will request. He also finds that his father's will specifies the Junior will change his name to Bill Hall and work in the family steel mill for a year under the fake name. Walker's job is to make a man out of the son. The son is not overjoyed by this prospect. Neither is Walker.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Grant Withers
as 'Tons' Walker
Beatrice Roberts
as Susan Bailey
Ranny Weeks
as Bill Reardon Jr., aka Bill Hall
Judith Allen
as Elaine Witworth
William Newell
as Eddie 'Porky' Plunkett
Pierre Watkin
as William 'Bill' Reardon Sr.
Roger Williams
as Steve, Mill Foreman
Georgia Caine
as Mrs. Witworth
Greta Meyer
as Hilda
Edgar Norton
as Jarvis, the Butler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Cracks Down about?
William Reardon, a steel magnate, dies and leaves a strange will. When his spineless and dandified heir and son returns home from living in Paris, he finds "Tons' Walker, a strong and burly steel w...
Who directed Bill Cracks Down?
Bill Cracks Down was directed by William Nigh.
How long is Bill Cracks Down?
Bill Cracks Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Bill Cracks Down released?
Bill Cracks Down was released on March 22, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bill Cracks Down?
The main cast of Bill Cracks Down includes Grant Withers, Beatrice Roberts, Ranny Weeks, Judith Allen, William Newell.