Dead End 1937
“THE GREATEST GANGSTER THRILLER THAT EVER EXPLODED FROM THE SCREEN!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- William Wyler
- Network
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Dead End?
Topic: Film "Dead End" (1937). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1937
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 27, 1937
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Budget
- $900,000
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 158 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
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Topic: Film "Dead End" (1937).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use only provided material.
[1] Title: Dead End (1937). Release Date: 08/27/1937 (US). Genre: Crime and Drama. Runtime: 1h 33m. Synopsis: "The lives of a young man and woman, an infamous gangster and a group of street kids converge one day in a volatile New York City slum."
[2] Title: Dead End (1937 film). Nationality: American. Genre: Crime drama. Director: William Wyler. Origin: Adaptation of the Sidney Kingsley 1935 Broadway play of the same name.
[3] Mentions a 1980 film, but the prompt asks for the 1937 film.
Title: Dead End.
Year: 1937.
Director: William Wyler.
Genre: American crime drama.
Source material: Adaptation of the
Should you watch it?
“Lives collide in a volatile New York City slum in this gritty 1937 crime drama.”
- Features the first film appearance of the Dead End Kids acting group.
- Directed by William Wyler and adapted from a Sidney Kingsley Broadway play.
- Includes performances by Humphrey Bogart, Sylvia Sidney, and Joel McCrea.
- Viewers sensitive to dated depictions of poverty or period-specific crime tropes may find the content challenging.
Watch it if you are interested in the evolution of American crime cinema and classic ensemble performances.
The film maintains a tense, dramatic tone with a pacing reflective of its theatrical roots in a single-location setting.
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Where can I stream Dead End (1937)?
Streaming availability for Dead End varies by region and platform; you should check services like Plex or local digital rental providers for current access.
Is Dead End worth watching?
The film is considered a significant work of 1930s crime drama, particularly for its ensemble cast and historical importance as the debut of the Dead End Kids.
What is the runtime of this film?
Dead End has a total runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
Dead End is a standalone feature film adapted from a Broadway play.
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