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Black Legion

  • 19371937
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.3K
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Humphrey Bogart in Black Legion (1937)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
A hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he's seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.A hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he's seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.A hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he's seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Archie Mayo
    • Michael Curtiz(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Abem Finkel(screen play)
    • William Wister Haines(screen play)
    • Robert Lord(story)
  • Stars
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Dick Foran
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Archie Mayo
    • Michael Curtiz(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Abem Finkel(screen play)
    • William Wister Haines(screen play)
    • Robert Lord(story)
  • Stars
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Dick Foran
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 54User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Black Legion
    Trailer 1:42
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    Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    • Frank Tayloras Frank Taylor
    Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan
    • Betty Groganas Betty Grogan
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Ed Jacksonas Ed Jackson
    Erin O'Brien-Moore
    Erin O'Brien-Moore
    • Ruth Tayloras Ruth Taylor
    Helen Flint
    Helen Flint
    • Pearl Danversas Pearl Danvers
    Joe Sawyer
    Joe Sawyer
    • Cliff Mooreas Cliff Moore
    • (as Joseph Sawyer)
    Clifford Soubier
    • Mike Groganas Mike Grogan
    Alonzo Price
    Alonzo Price
    • Alf Hargraveas Alf Hargrave
    Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey
    • Billingsas Billings
    Dickie Jones
    Dickie Jones
    • Buddy Tayloras Buddy Taylor
    Samuel S. Hinds
    Samuel S. Hinds
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (as Samuel Hinds)
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • Prosecuting Attorneyas Prosecuting Attorney
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Metcalfas Metcalf
    Dorothy Vaughan
    Dorothy Vaughan
    • Mrs. Groganas Mrs. Grogan
    John Litel
    John Litel
    • Tommy Smithas Tommy Smith
    Henry Brandon
    Henry Brandon
    • Joe Dombrowskias Joe Dombrowski
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Osgoodas Osgood
    Pat C. Flick
    • Nick Strumpasas Nick Strumpas
    • Directors
      • Archie Mayo
      • Michael Curtiz(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Abem Finkel(screen play)
      • William Wister Haines(screen play)
      • Robert Lord(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was inspired by a real case involving a racist/nativist organization called The Black Legion in Michigan, in which a WPA worker was murdered.
    • Goofs
      The movie end credits list the name of the character played by Helen Flint as "Pearl Davis" but throughout the movie - particularly during her courtroom testimony - her character is referred to as "Pearl Danvers."
    • Quotes

      Frank Taylor: How yuh doin', Ed?

      Ed Jackson: Oh, terrible! I feel like a drill was driving right through the top of my head.

      Frank Taylor: It might be a good idea to let out some of dat beer you slopped up last night.

      Ed Jackson: Aw, quit riding me, will yuh?

      Frank Taylor: Oh, I ain't even started on you yet. C'mon, let's eat.

      Ed Jackson: No, Frank, I couldn't.

      Frank Taylor: Oh, come on. Do you good. You gotta eat.

      [He snaps his finger]

      Frank Taylor: I got just the thing to straighten you out.

      Ed Jackson: Yeah? What is it?

      Frank Taylor: Some nice ice cold oatmeal smothered wid lard.

      [Frank taps Ed on the stomach and Ed winces]

    • Crazy credits
      The names of all characters -- the characters themselves-- the story-- all incidents and institutions portrayed in this production are fictitious-- and no identification with actual persons, living or deceased, is intended or should be inferred.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: The Angry Screen (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      The Lady in Red
      (1935) (uncredited)

      Music by Allie Wrubel

      Whistled in part by Humphrey Bogart

    User reviews54

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    One of the Best of Bogey's Early Films
    The Black Legion is significant in the career of Humphrey Bogart. This film is the first time he played the lead in an "A" feature. The film is also a great showcase for his acting talents.

    In this film Bogey's character, Frank Taylor, moves from a happily married family man, to a man filled with hate and finally to a man remorseful for the trouble he has brought upon himself and others.

    When Frank Taylor loses an expected promotion to a "foreigner", he becomes disillusioned and is coerced by a co-worker (Joseph Sawyer) into joining a secretive hate and Klu Klux Klan like organization called The Black Legion. Despite pleas from his wife (Erin O'Brien-Moore) and best friend (Dick Foran), Taylor continues his terrorist activities leading to the inevitable tragic consequences.

    The subject of prejudice and hate organizations in a major studio production was quite daring for the 30s, given the introduction of the Production Code only a few years earlier. It still delivers a powerful message today.

    The Black Legion remains one of the best of Bogey's early films.
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    • Release date
      • January 30, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pod črno krinko
    • Filming locations
      • Providencia Ranch, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Budget
      • $235,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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