

Dangerous to Know
1938, English. Directed by Robert Florey.
No woman ever survived his love!
Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend and hostess (read:mistress), with an iron hand. He meets Margaret Van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself, and Steve makes frantic efforts to win her and turns away from the loyal Lin Yang.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert FloreyDirector
- Gail PatrickMargaret Van Kase
- Akim TamiroffStephen Recka
- Anna May WongMadame Lan Ying
- Lloyd NolanInspector Brandon
- Roscoe KarnsDuncan
- Porter HallMayor Bradley
- Anthony QuinnNicolai Kusoff
- Harvey StephensPhilip Easton
- Barlowe BorlandButler
- Hedda HopperMrs. Carson
- Hugh SothernHarvey Greggson
- Edward PawleyJohn Rance
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William R. Lipman, Horace McCoy
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Dangerous to Know runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Dangerous to Know parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dangerous to Know is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dangerous to Know on?
Dangerous to Know isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dangerous to Know?
If you liked Dangerous to Know, try An Inspector Calls, Glengarry Glen Ross, Murder in Three Acts.
Who directed Dangerous to Know?
Dangerous to Know (1938) was directed by Robert Florey and stars Gail Patrick, Akim Tamiroff, Anna May Wong.