The Roaring Twenties

1939· Directed by Raoul Walsh★ 7.5 (266 votes)·104 min

After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.

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James Cagneyas Eddie Bartlett Priscilla Laneas Jean Sherman Humphrey Bogartas George Hally Gladys Georgeas Panama Smith Jeffrey Lynnas Lloyd Hart Frank McHughas Danny Green Paul Kellyas Nick Brown Elisabeth Risdonas Mrs. Sherman Edward Keaneas Henderson Joe Sawyeras The Sergeant Joseph Crehanas Michaels George Meekeras Masters John Hamiltonas Judge Robert Elliottas First Detective Eddy Chandleras Second Detective Abner Bibermanas Henchman Vera Lewisas Mrs. Gray John Deeringas Narrator (voice)Eddie Acuffas Cabbie (uncredited)Ernie Alexanderas Bootleg Customer (uncredited)Murray Alperas Fletcher's Mechanic (uncredited)Robert Armstrongas Hatted Passerby Before Nightclub (uncredited)Raymond Baileyas 2nd Ex-Con (uncredited)Brooks Benedictas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)James Blaineas Club Doorman (uncredited)Max Blumas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)Wade Boteleras Policeman in Speakeasy (uncredited)Harry C. Bradleyas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)Al Bridgeas Ship Captain (uncredited)Paul Bryaras Gangster (uncredited)Nat Carras Waiter (uncredited)Glen Cavenderas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)Clay Clementas Bramfield (uncredited)Ann Codeeas Saleswoman (uncredited)James Conatyas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)Ray Cookeas Orderly (uncredited)