Ricardo Cortez plays a ruthless, near-psychotic gangster who withal follows his own code of honor. Helen Twelvetrees co-stars as a trusting young woman who marries mob lawyer John Garrick, never dreaming that both her husband and her brother Frank Conroy are involved in the rackets.


So, 'Bad Company' from way back in 1931. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into those gritty, no-holds-barred pre-Code movies, absolutely. You'll probably dig the dark vibe and the way it just goes there. But if you’re someone who needs super fast pacing or perfectly modern acting, you might find yoursel...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Tay Garnett

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"So, 'Bad Company' from way back in 1931. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into those gritty, no-holds-barred pre-Code movies, absolutely. You'll probably dig the dark vibe and the way it just goes there. But if you’re someone who needs super fast pacing or perfectly modern acting, you might find yourself checking your watch a few times. It's really for classic film enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate a good, tough melodrama. The story throws us into the world of Helen T..."
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Tom Buckingham, Tay Garnett, Jack Lait
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