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  • Bordertown (1935)
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    90 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Bordertown (1935)
Approved
90 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

In Mexico, a former lawyer becomes the invaluable second-in-command to a casino owner, whose wife begins to fall for him.
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Director
Archie Mayo (directed by) (as Archie L. Mayo)
Writers
Laird Doyle (screen play) | Wallace Smith (screen play) | Robert Lord (story) | Carroll Graham (suggested by: Carroll Graham's novel)
Cinematographer
Tony Gaudio (photography)
Editor
Thomas Richards (edited by)
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Status
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Updated Jan 8, 1935

Release date
Jan 23, 1935 (United States)

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Cast

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46 cast members
Name Known for
Paul Muni
Johnny Ramirez Johnny Ramirez   See fewer
Bette Davis
Marie Roark Marie Roark   See fewer
Margaret Lindsay
Dale Elwell Dale Elwell   See fewer
Eugene Pallette
Charlie Roark Charlie Roark   See fewer
Soledad Jiménez
Mrs. Ramirez (as Soledad Jimenez) Mrs. Ramirez (as Soledad Jimenez)   See fewer
Gavin Gordon
Brook Manville Brook Manville   See fewer
William B. Davidson
Dr. Carter (as William Davidson) Dr. Carter (as William Davidson)   See fewer
Arthur Stone
Manuel Diego Manuel Diego   See fewer
Vivian Tobin
Mrs. Garner Mrs. Garner   See fewer
Carmen Gould
Actress Actress   See fewer
Oscar Apfel
Judge Rufus Barnswell (uncredited) Judge Rufus Barnswell (uncredited)   See fewer
Wade Boteler
Man Wanting to Buy Roark's Casino (uncredited) Man Wanting to Buy Roark's Casino (uncredited)   See fewer
Glen Cavender
Man Restraining Johnny in Courtroom Fight (uncredited) Man Restraining Johnny in Courtroom Fight (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Chefe
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Wallis Clark
Friend of Dean on Podium (uncredited) Friend of Dean on Podium (uncredited)   See fewer
Carlos De Valdez
Magistrado (uncredited) Magistrado (uncredited)   See fewer
John Eberts
Alberto (uncredited) Alberto (uncredited)   See fewer
Alphonse Ethier
Banker (uncredited) Banker (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Graham
First Trial Court Clerk (uncredited) First Trial Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge at First Trial (uncredited) Judge at First Trial (uncredited)   See fewer
Milton Kibbee
Man Restraining Johnny in Courtroom Fight (uncredited) Man Restraining Johnny in Courtroom Fight (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Lee
Sam Wong - Marie's Houseboy (uncredited) Sam Wong - Marie's Houseboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Chris-Pin Martin
José (uncredited) José (uncredited)   See fewer
Addie McPhail
Carter's Girl (uncredited) Carter's Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward McWade
Dean of Law School (uncredited) Dean of Law School (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Moorhouse
Club Patron (uncredited) Club Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Edmund Mortimer
George - Man at New Casino (uncredited) George - Man at New Casino (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Navarro
Eduardo - Johnny's Defense Attorney (uncredited) Eduardo - Johnny's Defense Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
David Newell
Mr. Cole (uncredited) Mr. Cole (uncredited)   See fewer
Marjorie North
Janet (uncredited) Janet (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Norton
Gambler at Silver Slipper (uncredited) Gambler at Silver Slipper (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry O'Neill
Attorney J.L. Chase (uncredited) Attorney J.L. Chase (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Puglia
Police Commissioner in Mexico (uncredited) Police Commissioner in Mexico (uncredited)   See fewer
George Regas
Guillermo - Jailer in Mexico (uncredited) Guillermo - Jailer in Mexico (uncredited)   See fewer
Julian Rivero
Mexican Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) Mexican Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Russell
Miss Martin - Dale's Other Friend (uncredited) Miss Martin - Dale's Other Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Cliff Saum
Man Restraining Johnny in Courtroom Fight (uncredited) Man Restraining Johnny in Courtroom Fight (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Semels
Silver Slipper Cashier (uncredited) Silver Slipper Cashier (uncredited)   See fewer
Teru Shimada
Law School Graduate (uncredited) Law School Graduate (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Treacher
Roberts - Elwell's Butler (uncredited) Roberts - Elwell's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Trent
Mr. Garner (uncredited) Mr. Garner (uncredited)   See fewer
Carlos Villarías
Carlos - Headwaiter (uncredited) Carlos - Headwaiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Vinton
Man Wanting to Buy Roark's Casino (uncredited) Man Wanting to Buy Roark's Casino (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Wise
Customer at New Casino (uncredited) Customer at New Casino (uncredited)   See fewer
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