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King of the Underworld is a 1939 American crime drama film starring Humphrey Bogart as a gangster and Kay Francis as a doctor forced to treat him. It was directed by Lewis Seiler. It is a remake of the 1935 film Dr. Socrates, which was based on a short story by W. R. Burnett.
King of the Underworld: Directed by Lewis Seiler. With Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson, John Eldredge. After the killing of her husband by friendly fire during a police raid, Dr. Carole Nelson tries to find gangster Joe Gurney to clear her name with the medical board.
- (1.6K)
- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Lewis Seiler
- 1939-01-14
Jan 21, 2024 · 5 months ago. Niles Nelson is a gifted young doctor but makes a mistake when he treats a wounded member of mobster Joe Gurney's mob. When Nelson regrets his actions and tries to withdraw from the arrangement with Gurney, he's killed.
- January 21, 2024
- Retro Motion Pictures
- 67 min
- 240
Overview. Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs.
King of the Underworld is a crime drama film released in 1939, directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, and James Stephenson. The story revolves around a former convict turned powerful mob boss, Joe Gurney (Humphrey Bogart), who manages to keep the cops and the underworld at bay while expanding his illegal empire.
- (1.6K)
- Warner Bros.
- Lewis Seiler
King of the Underworld (1939) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 9m 1939. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A lady doctor gets mixed up with a criminal gang. Cast & Crew. Read More. Lewis Seiler. Director. Humphrey Bogart. Joe Gurney. Kay Francis. [Dr.] Carol Nelson. James Stephenson.
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