Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1930-07-20

Languageen

Runtime1h 10m

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

6.3(4)

•1930•1h 10m

Shooting Straight

"Dix at his best in a dramatic romance that will thrill woman, hearten men and gladden youngsters with the greatest fight ever screened."

Drama Crime

Overview

A gambler wanted for murder hides under the guise of a clergyman.

Director

George Archainbaud

Writing & Screenplay

J. Walter Ruben

Cinematography

Edward Cronjager

Principal Cast

17 credited

Richard DixLarry Sheldon / Ted Walters

Mary LawlorDoris Powell

James NeillReverend Powell

Matthew BetzAce Martin / Ed Winters

George CooperChick

William JanneyTommy Powell

Robert Emmett O'ConnorDetective Regan

Clarence WertzStevens

Eddie SturgisSpike

Dick CurtisButch

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