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Dead End (1937)

★ 7.2Approved93 minDirector: William Wyler

Film by William Wyler

Dead End is a 1937 American crime drama film directed by William Wyler. It is an adaptation of the Sidney Kingsley 1935 Broadway play of the same name. It stars Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart, Wendy Barrie, and Claire Trevor. It was the first film appearance of the acting group known as the Dead End Kids.

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What is Dead End about?
Dead End (1937) — The Dead End Kids are introduced in their intricate East Side slum, overlooked by the apartments of the rich. Their antics, some funny, some vicious, alternate with subplots: unemployed architect Dave is torn between Drina, sweet but equally poor, and Kay, a rich man's mistress;
Is Dead End based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Dead End scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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