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36 Hours to Kill

  • 19361936
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Gloria Stuart, Brian Donlevy, and Douglas Fowley in 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Gangster Benson is on a train with G-man Evers and newswoman Marvis. First these two have to get the gangster, then they have to get each other.Gangster Benson is on a train with G-man Evers and newswoman Marvis. First these two have to get the gangster, then they have to get each other.Gangster Benson is on a train with G-man Evers and newswoman Marvis. First these two have to get the gangster, then they have to get each other.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
131
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Eugene Forde
  • Writers
    • Lou Breslow(screen play)
    • John Patrick(screen play)
    • W.R. Burnett(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Gloria Stuart
    • Douglas Fowley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Eugene Forde
  • Writers
    • Lou Breslow(screen play)
    • John Patrick(screen play)
    • W.R. Burnett(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Gloria Stuart
    • Douglas Fowley
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    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Gloria Stuart and Brian Donlevy in 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
    Gloria Stuart, Brian Donlevy, and Douglas Fowley in 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
    Gloria Stuart, Brian Donlevy, and Douglas Fowley in 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
    Gloria Stuart, Brian Donlevy, and Douglas Fowley in 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
    Gloria Stuart and Brian Donlevy in 36 Hours to Kill (1936)

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    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • Frank Eversas Frank Evers
    Gloria Stuart
    Gloria Stuart
    • Anne Marvisas Anne Marvis
    Douglas Fowley
    Douglas Fowley
    • Duke Bensonas Duke Benson
    Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell
    • Jeanie Bensonas Jeanie Benson
    Stepin Fetchit
    Stepin Fetchit
    • Flashas Flash
    Julius Tannen
    Julius Tannen
    • Dr. Bordenas Dr. Borden
    Warren Hymer
    Warren Hymer
    • Hazyas Hazy
    Romaine Callender
    Romaine Callender
    • Simpkinsas Simpkins
    James Burke
    James Burke
    • Doyleas Doyle
    Jonathan Hale
    Jonathan Hale
    • Conductoras Conductor
    Gloria Mitzi Carpenter
    • Gertrudeas Gertrude
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Rickertas Rickert
    James Adamson
    • Red Capas Red Cap
    • (uncredited)
    Oscar Apfel
    Oscar Apfel
    • Man in Wash Roomas Man in Wash Room
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Baker
    Eddie Baker
    • Motor Officeras Motor Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari
    • Traveleras Traveler
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Bernard
    Harry Bernard
    • Pullman Passengeras Pullman Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    John Bleifer
    • Jerry - Gangsteras Jerry - Gangster
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Eugene Forde
    • Writers
      • Lou Breslow(screen play)
      • John Patrick(screen play)
      • W.R. Burnett(based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    Gangster Benson is on a train with G-man Evers and newswoman Marvis. First these two have to get the gangster, then they have to get each other.
    • fbi federal bureau of investigation
    • g man
    • undercover operation
    • train conductor
    • taxi
    • 26 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • SCREAMING RAILS DRAW A STEEL NET AROUND THE LAST OF THE MOB MEN! (original print as-all caps)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gloria Stuart and Charles Lane both lived passed 100.
    • Connections
      Referenced in She Was an Acrobat's Daughter (1937)
    • Soundtracks
      Row, Row. Row Your Boat
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Sung a cappella by Brian Donlevy and Gloria Stuart as a round

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    One to See
    Eugene Forde directs this low budget "gangster" gem which proceeds predictably enough until we get to the climax which has sufficient twists & turns to separate it from the norm & maybe even satisfy a Hitchcock fan or two. But what really separates this film from not only the B film but any film is the abundant use of humor. In addition to some pretty corny but ofttimes amusing gags involving Warren Hymer as Hazy (aka Mr Metropolitan to the little girl who wants to be read to) we have what I would call a runaway Stepin Fetchit. Mr Forde lets him have his way as the Pullman porter mumbling through scene after scene trying to accomplish his job while others have different ideas of what he should be doing. In fact, I would recommend this film to anyone who has not seen Stepin Fetchit or anyone who enjoys a laugh or two while digesting their gangster/romance/drama film appetite.
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    • Oct 10, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 1936 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Across the Aisle
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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