The Beast of the City (1932)
Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his own corrupt brother Ed to watch over Daisy who was associated with Belmonte.
Top billed cast
Walter HustonCapt. Jim Fitzpatrick
Jean HarlowDaisy Stevens, aka Mildred Beaumont
Wallace FordDet. Ed Fitzpatrick
Jean HersholtSamuel 'Sam' Belmonte
Dorothy PetersonMary Fitzpatrick
Tully MarshallDefense Attorney Michaels
Emmett CorriganPolice Chief 'Burt' Burton
Warner RichmondPolice Lt. Tom
Sandy RothLt. John 'Mac' McCowsky
J. Carrol NaishPietro Cholo
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