Take the Stand
"Fifty millions listen, tense, thrilled, as death takes the air!"
Originally released in 1934. Take the Stand is a mystery film. directed by Phil Rosen. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack La Rue, Thelma Todd, and Gail Patrick
Synopsis
A radio columnist is threatened by gangsters and later murdered during a broadcast. A detective sets out to find the killers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack La Rue
as George Gaylord
Thelma Todd
as Miss Sally Oxford
Gail Patrick
as Cornelia Burbank
Russell Hopton
as Bill Hamilton
Berton Churchill
as Mr. Jerome Burbank
Vince Barnett
as Tony
Leslie Fenton
as Hugh Halliburton
Sheila Terry
as Mrs. Pearl Reynolds
Paul Hurst
as Denny O'Brien
DeWitt Jennings
as Police Commissioner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Liberty Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take the Stand about?
A radio columnist is threatened by gangsters and later murdered during a broadcast. A detective sets out to find the killers.
Who directed Take the Stand?
Take the Stand was directed by Phil Rosen.
How long is Take the Stand?
Take the Stand has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Take the Stand released?
Take the Stand was released on August 7, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Take the Stand?
The main cast of Take the Stand includes Jack La Rue, Thelma Todd, Gail Patrick, Russell Hopton, Berton Churchill.