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We're Only Human

We're Only Human

The "one man riot squad" goes into action!

19356.51h 9mNR

Overview

A cop, who plays by his own rules, brings down a notorious gangster.

Directed by James Flood
Written by Thomas Walsh, Rian James
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Top Cast

Preston Foster

Preston Foster

Det. Sgt. Pete 'Mac' McCaffrey

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Sally Rodgers

James Gleason

James Gleason

Detective Danny Walsh

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Mrs. Walsh

Harold Huber

Harold Huber

Tony Ricci

Christian Rub

Christian Rub

William Anderson

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Lefty Berger

John Arledge

John Arledge

Johnny O'Brien

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl

John Martin

Rafaela Ottiano

Rafaela Ottiano

Mrs. Anderson

Themes & Keywords

policeirish-american

About We're Only Human

We're Only Human is a crime, drama film released in 1935 exploring themes of police, irish-american. Directed by James Flood, it stars Preston Foster, Jane Wyatt, James Gleason. A cop, who plays by his own rules, brings down a notorious gangster.

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