The Billion Dollar Scandal(1933)
Hell Popped When Frenzied Finance Faced the Dazzling Spotlight of Exposure!
An ex-convict working for a wealthy oil baron uncovers trouble while his brother becomes involved with the boss's daughter.
Movie: The Billion Dollar Scandal
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Frank "Fingers" Partos
John Dudley Masterson
Doris Masterson
"Babe" Partos
"Ratsy" Harris
"Kid" McGurn
"Goo Goo" [script name: Anna]
Mr. Parker
Mr. Haddock
Mr. Jackson
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An ex-convict working for a wealthy oil baron uncovers trouble while his brother becomes involved with the boss's daughter.
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1933-01-06
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Hell Popped When Frenzied Finance Faced the Dazzling Spotlight of Exposure!
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