Film

King of the Underworld

Release year

1939

Synopsis

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. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.

Directed by

Lewis Seiler

Cast

Humphrey Bogart
Kay Francis
James Stephenson
John Eldredge
Jessie Busley
Arthur Aylesworth

Poster artist

Gösta Åberg