Two Seconds
"HIS LIFE WAS A LIVING HELL until he killed the thing that Crushed him!"
Originally released in 1932. Two Seconds is a drama/crime film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Vivienne Osborne, and Guy Kibbee
Synopsis
A condemned murderer, in the process of being executed, relives the events that led to his being sentenced to die in the electric chair. Told in flashback, we witness a sleazy dancehall girl (Vivienne Osborne) dupe a high rise riveter (Edward G. Robinson) into marriage so she can live off of him. But when he loses his job and his marbles, she ends up supporting him with money from her side man--and misses no opportunity to rub it in his face that she's now supporting him in his emasculated state. As the animosity grows and things get more and more unbearable, he is eventually driven to desperate measures.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as John Allen
Vivienne Osborne
as Shirley Day
Guy Kibbee
as Bookie
Preston Foster
as Bud Clark
J. Carrol Naish
as Tony
Frederick Burton
as Judge
Harry Beresford
as Doctor
Dorothea Wolbert
as Lizzie, Cleaning Lady
Berton Churchill
as The Warden
William Janney
as College Boy at Execution
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two Seconds about?
A condemned murderer, in the process of being executed, relives the events that led to his being sentenced to die in the electric chair. Told in flashback, we witness a sleazy dancehall girl (Vivie...
Who directed Two Seconds?
Two Seconds was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Two Seconds?
Two Seconds has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Two Seconds released?
Two Seconds was released on May 28, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Two Seconds?
The main cast of Two Seconds includes Edward G. Robinson, Vivienne Osborne, Guy Kibbee, Preston Foster, J. Carrol Naish.