Movie: Manpower

Top 10 Billed Cast

Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson

Hank McHenry

Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich

Fay Duval

George Raft
George Raft

Johnny Marshall

Alan Hale
Alan Hale

Jumbo Wells

Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh

Omaha

Eve Arden
Eve Arden

Dolly

Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane

Smiley Quinn

Ward Bond
Ward Bond

Eddie Adams

Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett

Sidney Whipple

Joyce Compton
Joyce Compton

Scarlett

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  • Overview

    Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

  • Release Date

    1941-08-09

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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