The Great O'Malley
1937, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
A Tale of a Heartless Policeman
Officer James O'Malley, a true believer in law and order, treats even the smallest offenses with the utmost seriousness. But O'Malley brings bad publicity to the force when his pigheaded ethics become the subject of a scathing news story, and he's subsequently relegated to traffic cop. While on the beat, he tickets impoverished family man John Phillips, unaware that his stubbornness will set off a series of devastating events for Phillips.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Pat O'BrienJames Aloysius 'Jim' / 'Jimmy' O'Malley
- Sybil JasonBarbara 'Babs' Phillips
- Humphrey BogartJohn Philips
- Ann SheridanJudy Nolan
- Frieda InescortMrs. Philips
- Donald CrispPolice Captain Cromwell
- Henry O'NeillDefense Attorney
- Craig ReynoldsMotorist Honking Horn
- Hobart CavanaughReporter Pinky Holden
- Gordon HartDoctor Attending O'Malley
- Mary GordonMrs. O'Malley
- Mabel ColcordMrs. Flaherty
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Milton Krims, Tom Reed
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The Great O'Malley runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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The Great O'Malley is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great O'Malley on?
The Great O'Malley isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great O'Malley?
If you liked The Great O'Malley, try On Dangerous Ground, Don't Come Knocking, The Big Combo.
Who directed The Great O'Malley?
The Great O'Malley (1937) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Pat O'Brien, Sybil Jason, Humphrey Bogart.