The Big Shot
Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a life sentence. Finally, haunted by his past and goaded by his cohorts, he joins in planning an armoured car robbery.
Humphrey Bogartas Joseph 'Duke' BerneIrene Manningas Lorna FlemingRichard Travisas George AndersonSusan Petersas Ruth CarterStanley Ridgesas Martin T. Fleming, AttorneyMinor Watsonas Warden George BoothChick Chandleras Frank 'Dancer' SmithJoe Downingas FrenchyHoward Da Silvaas SandorMurray Alperas Quinto, a ConvictRoland Drewas FayeJohn Ridgelyas TimJoe Kingas Prosecutor TooheyJohn Hamiltonas JudgeVirginia Brissacas Mrs. BoothEleanor Parkeras Telephone Operator (voice)Frank Mayoas Doctor (uncredited)Dorothy Kelly