The Bad One
1930, English. Directed by George Fitzmaurice.
He believed in the freedom of the "seize"- this love 'em and leave 'em sailor!
In this melodrama, a dancer works in a sleazy Marseilles portside dive that is really the front for a bordello. While dancing one night she meets a sailor and agrees to be his bride. Unfortunately, one of her former suitors suddenly shows up and a terrible fight ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- George FitzmauriceDirector
- Dolores del RíoLita
- Edmund LoweJerry Flanagan
- Don AlvaradoThe Spaniard
- Blanche FridericiMadame Durand
- Adrienne D'AmbricourtMadame Pompier
- Ullrich HauptPierre Ferrande
- Mitchell LewisBorloff
- Ralph LewisBlochet
- Charles McNaughtonPetey
- Yola d'AvrilGida
- John St. PolisJudge
- Henry KolkerProsecutor
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Farrow, Howard Emmett Rogers, Carey Wilson
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The Bad One runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Which OTT platform is The Bad One on?
The Bad One isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad One?
If you liked The Bad One, try Gabriel's Rapture: Part I, The Matchmaker's Playbook, Attraction.
Who directed The Bad One?
The Bad One (1930) was directed by George Fitzmaurice and stars Dolores del Río, Edmund Lowe, Don Alvarado.