An unemployed man hangs around his flat.An unemployed man hangs around his flat.An unemployed man hangs around his flat.
Katharine Alexander
- Ellen
- (as Katherine Alexander)
Arch Hendricks
- First Policeman
- (uncredited)
Pat Kearney
- Jack, the Second Policeman
- (uncredited)
Valli Roberts
- Doris, a Child
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThis short film is available as a bonus on the Warner DVD of Little Caesar (1931).
- GoofsGuy refers to his automatic handgun as "the old Army revolver".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)
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A Six Minute Shot for Spencer Tracy
In the poor and crime-riddled section of New York City known as "Hell's Kitchen", young Spencer Tracy (as Guy) worries about providing for his wife Katharine Alexander (as Ellen) and their little daughter. Despondent and unemployed, Mr. Tracy gets ready to read the "classified" section of the newspaper. Times are hard. "Are there no men wanted in the paper?" asks Ms. Alexander. "Yeah, there's a lot of them - wanted by the police," Tracy replies. Looking for a winter coat, Tracy finds an old army gun in a trunk. This gives him an idea. Tracy takes the gun and goes out - intending to bring home food and a doll for little Doris...
****** The Hard Guy (9/6/30) Arthur Hurley ~ Spencer Tracy, Katharine Alexander, Valli Roberts, Arch Hendricks
****** The Hard Guy (9/6/30) Arthur Hurley ~ Spencer Tracy, Katharine Alexander, Valli Roberts, Arch Hendricks
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- wes-connors
- Nov 28, 2012
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- Runtime6 minutes
- Color
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