King of the Underworld
1939 · 1h 7m · Crime, Drama, Romance · United States of America
Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
Directed by
Lewis SeilerStory by
W.R. Burnett6.1Smart score
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