Whirlpool (1934 film)

Whirlpool
Directed by Roy William Neill
Produced by Robert North
Screenplay by Dorothy Howell
Ethel Hill
Based on Howard Emmett Rogers
Starring Jack Holt
Jean Arthur and Donald Cook
Cinematography Benjamin H. Kline
Edited by Richard Cahoon
Distributed by Columbia Pictures Corporation
Release dates
April 10, 1934
Running time
80 min.
Country United States
Language English

Whirlpool (1934) is a drama film directed by Roy William Neill, starring Jack Holt and Jean Arthur. Buck Rankin (Holt), a carnival owner is convicted of manslaughter for the death of a man killed in a fight.

Plot summary

Buck Rankin (Jack Holt) as a shady carnival promoter. He was jailed for a major crime just after learning that his wife is pregnant. Released after twenty five years behind bars, Rankin is anxious to make contact with his daughter Sandra (Jean Arthur), who knew nothing of his existence, since Rankin convinced the warden of the prison to send his wife a letter telling her that he was killed trying to escape.[1]

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