Black Legion
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Black Legion

(1937)Directed by Archie Mayo83 minCrime, Drama
“They Murdered at Midnight!”

In 1930s Michigan, Frank Taylor (Humphrey Bogart) is a machinist who works hard and expects the foreman's job at the plant to be his. It goes to a Polish-born coworker instead, and Frank is drawn into the Black Legion, a secret society that threatens foreigners with violence. Archie Mayo keeps the focus on Frank's marriage to Ruth (Erin O'Brien-Moore) and his friendship with Ed Jackson (Dick Foran).

Humphrey Bogartas Frank Taylor
Dick Foranas Ed Jackson
Erin O'Brien-Mooreas Ruth Taylor
Ann Sheridanas Betty Grogan
Helen Flintas Pearl Danvers
Joe Sawyeras Cliff Summers
Clifford Soubieras Michael F. Grogan
Alonzo Priceas Alf Hargrave
Paul Harveyas Billings
Dickie Jonesas Buddy Taylor
Addison Richardsas Prosecuting Attorney
Eddie Acuffas Ted Metcalf
Dorothy Vaughanas Mrs. Grogan
John Litelas Tommy Smith
Henry Brandonas Joe Dombrowski
Pat C. Flickas Nick Strumpas
Paul Stantonas Barham
Harry Haydenas Jones
Egon Brecheras Dombrowski
Robert Barratas Brown (uncredited)
John Berkesas Convicted Black Legion Member (uncredited)