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The Secret Six

1931 · 1h 23m · Crime, Drama · United States of America

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.

Directed by
George W. Hill
Written by
Frances Marion
Starring
Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown, Jean Harlow
6.0Smart score

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