The Finger Points
1931, English. Directed by John Francis Dillon.
A reporter dares to expose Chicago Underworld.
Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John Francis DillonDirector
- Richard BarthelmessBreckenridge 'Breck' Lee
- Fay WrayMarcia Collins
- Regis ToomeyCharlie 'Breezy' Russell
- Robert ElliottFrank Carter
- Clark GableLouis J. Blanco
- Oscar ApfelManaging Editor Ellis Wheeler
- Robert GlecklerSphinx Club Manager Larry Haynes
- Mickey BennettArthur the Office Boy (uncredited)
- James P. BurtisCop (uncredited)
- Martin CichyBlanco's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Lew HarveyHenchman in 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
- Herman KrumpfelBreck's Tailor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 April 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.R. Burnett, John Monk Saunders
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How long is The Finger Points?
The Finger Points runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Finger Points parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Finger Points is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Finger Points on?
The Finger Points isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Finger Points?
If you liked The Finger Points, try Each Dawn I Die, 5 Against the House, The Young Savages.
Who directed The Finger Points?
The Finger Points (1931) was directed by John Francis Dillon and stars Richard Barthelmess, Fay Wray, Regis Toomey.