
The Lineup(1958)
In San Francisco, a psychopathic gangster and his mentor retrieve heroin packages carried by unsuspecting travelers.


“HERE'S A PICTURE WITH A BIG THEME THAT DIGS INTO YOUR SOUL”
When gangster Jimmy Donovan is made guardian of Midge, the 7-year-old brother of his friend Big Ben Murray, he decides to reform and rear Midge properly. The court takes custody of Midge, but Donovan proves himself by recovering a payroll stolen by some of his ex-colleagues, thereby winning Midge and Kitty, his girl.

Tom Moore
Jimmy Donovan

Edith Roberts
Kitty Costello

Raymond Hatton
Cokey Joe Miller

Joe King
Big Ben Murray

Mickey Bennett
Midge Murray
Charles Henderson
'Father Dan' Marron

Paul Panzer
Mike Navarro

Jack Oakie
Neill Kelley
Monk Manelli
William Black
Loman Duryea
Big Brother is a crime film released in 1923. Directed by Allan Dwan, it stars Tom Moore, Edith Roberts, Raymond Hatton. When gangster Jimmy Donovan is made guardian of Midge, the 7-year-old brother of his friend Big Ben Murray, he decides to reform and rear Midge properly. The court takes custody of Midge, but Donovan proves himself by recovering a payroll stolen by some of his ex-colleagues, thereby winning Midge and Kitty, his girl.
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