''On the Level'' is a 1930 American pre-Code

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...

directed by

Irving Cummings Irving Caminsky (October 9, 1888 – April 18, 1959) was an American movie actor and director. Career Born in New York City, Cummings started his acting career at age 16 in ''Diplomacy''. His Broadway, performances included ''In the Long R ...

and written by Andrew Bennison, William K. Wells and Dudley Nichols. The film stars Victor McLaglen,

William Harrigan William Harrigan (March 27, 1894 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor who performed in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s and on stage. Early years Harrigan was born in New York City and attended New York Military Academy. Harrigan was ...

, Lilyan Tashman, Fifi D'Orsay,

Arthur Stone The Artognou stone, sometimes erroneously referred to as the Arthur stone, is an archaeological artefact uncovered in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. It was discovered in 1998 in securely dated sixth-century contexts among the ruins at Tintagel ...

and Leila McIntyre. The film was released on May 18, 1930, by Fox Film Corporation.

Cast

* Victor McLaglen as Biff Williams *

as Danny Madden * Lilyan Tashman as Lynn Crawford * Fifi D'Orsay as Miimi *

as Don Bradley *Leila McIntyre as Mom Whalen *

Mary McAllister Mary McAllister, also known as Little Mary McAllister, (born Mary McAlister; May 27, 1908 – May 1, 1991) was an American silent film actress of Hollywood's early years, and a pioneer of child actors. Biography McAllister was born in Los An ...

as Mary Whalen *Ben Hewlett as Buck * Harry Tenbrook as Dawson *R.O. Pennell as Professor

References

External links

* 1930 films 1930s English-language films American action films 1930s action films Fox Film films Films directed by Irving Cummings American black-and-white films 1930s American films English-language action films {{action-film-stub