The Secret Six
1931, English. Directed by George W. Hill.
Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George W. HillDirector
- Wallace BeeryLouis 'Slaughterhouse' Scorpio
- Lewis StoneRichard 'Newt' Newton - Attorney at Law
- Johnny Mack BrownHank Rogers
- Jean HarlowAnne Courtland
- Marjorie RambeauPeaches
- Paul HurstNick Mizoski - the Gouger
- Clark GableCarl Luckner
- Ralph BellamyJohnny Franks
- John MiljanJoe Colimo
- DeWitt JenningsChief of Police Donlin
- Murray KinnellMetz - the Dummy
- Fletcher NortonJimmy Delano
Details
- Released
- 18 April 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Marion
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The Secret Six runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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The Secret Six is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Six on?
The Secret Six 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 The Secret Six?
If you liked The Secret Six, try Cry of the City, The Asphalt Jungle, Plunder Road.
Who directed The Secret Six?
The Secret Six (1931) was directed by George W. Hill and stars Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown.