Frankie and Johnny (1936 film)

Frankie and Johnny (also known as Frankie and Johnnie)^[2] is a 1936 American film.^[2]

Frankie and Johnny
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 (1936-05-01)
Running time	66 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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]

Plot

The story of a maidenly woman, Frankie, and Johnnie, the man "who done her wrong."

Cast

• Helen Morgan as Frankie
• Chester Morris as Johnny Drew
• Lilyan Tashman as Nellie Bly