Frankie and Johnny (1936 film)
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Frankie and Johnny (also known as Frankie and Johnnie)[2] is a 1936 American film.[2]
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Directed by | Chester Erskine[1] John H. Auer[1] |
Written by | Moss Hart[1] Lou Goldberg |
Story by | Jack Kirkland |
Based on | Frankie and Johnny by Jack Kirkland[1] |
Produced by | William Saal |
Starring | Chester Morris Helen Morgan Lilyan Tashman |
Cinematography | Joseph Ruttenberg |
Music by | Victor Young |
Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date | May 1, 1936 |
Running time | 66 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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The film was shot on location in The Bronx, New York[2] and sat on the shelf for two years before being released by the studio due to interference from United States film censors.[2]