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Behind the Evidence (1935)
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70 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Behind the Evidence (1935)

Approved

70 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Millionaire playboy Tony Sheridan suddenly loses his fortune and, faced with working for a living, decides to become a newspaperman. He is hired by Hackett, the city editor, who assigns him to the society column. Tony's first job is to ...See moreMillionaire playboy Tony Sheridan suddenly loses his fortune and, faced with working for a living, decides to become a newspaperman. He is hired by Hackett, the city editor, who assigns him to the society column. Tony's first job is to cover the engagement celebration of Ruth Allen, a banker's daughter and Tony's former fiance. She is now engaged to Ward Cameron, a broker of dubious character whom Tony dislikes. During the party, Tony realizes that Ruth's feelings for him have not changed. He also happens to pick up a cigarette case in which he finds a slip of paper with "Aztec 10" written on it. The next day, the Aztec Tire Company is robbed at 10:00 a.m., and startled by the coincidence, Tony questions Ruth about the cigarette case. He learns from her that the case belongs to Cameron. Tony suspects that Cameron is behind the series of robberies that culminated in the raid on Aztec, and visits his office, where he overhears that the Dayton Steel Company is to be the next target. Tony informs the police, who prepare a trap, thereby killing two of the would-be robbers and capturing another. Tony becomes a hero, and the publicity surrounding his actions causes police captain Graham to fear for his life and assign a detective to protect him. Two gunmen escape after unsuccessfully trying to shoot Tony, and the beleaguered reporter is pressured by Graham to reveal the identity of the gang's leader. Not wishing to hurt Ruth unnecessarily, Tony asks Graham to wait until he has gathered conclusive evidence. After warning him to leave town, Tony agrees to meet with Cameron to discuss the matter further, but Cameron sends another hit-man to dispose of him. Tony struggles with the man, who is finally chased off by the detective. Meanwhile, the police obtain a confession from Cameron's right-hand man, but the broker has disappeared by the time Graham reaches his office. Soon after, Tony is visited by Cameron's former secretary, Rita Sinclair, who promises to take him to the gang's hideout. Although the police try to follow, Rita and a henchman kidnap Tony and take him to a roadhouse, where Cameron confronts him. The police discover the trail, however, and arrive in time to prevent Cameron from murdering Tony. The gang is then rounded up with the use of tear gas and machine guns, and Cameron dies while trying to escape. Tony and Ruth are reunited, and happily promise to stick together. See less

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36 cast members

Name	Known for
Norman Foster Tony Sheridan Tony Sheridan See fewer	The Loretta Young Show (1953)
Sheila Bromley Ruth Allen (as Sheila Mannors) Ruth Allen (as Sheila Mannors) See fewer	The Prescott Kid (1934)
Donald Cook Ward Cameron Ward Cameron See fewer	The Public Enemy (1931)
Geneva Mitchell Rita Sinclair Rita Sinclair See fewer	Good Sport (1931)
Samuel S. Hinds J.T. Allen J.T. Allen See fewer	It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Frank Darien Herbert Herbert See fewer	The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Pat O'Malley Police Lt. James Police Lt. James See fewer	Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Edward Keane Hackett Hackett See fewer	A Night at the Opera (1935)
Gordon De Main Captain Graham Captain Graham See fewer	The Western Code (1932)
Lucille Ball Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited) See fewer	I Love Lucy (1951)
Ed Brandenburg Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited) See fewer	Name the Woman (1934)
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Earle D. Bunn Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited) See fewer	The Secret of Treasure Island (1938)
Monte Carter Roadhouse Proprieter (uncredited) Roadhouse Proprieter (uncredited) See fewer	Street Scene (1931)
Burr Caruth Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	The Harvester (1936)
Steve Clark Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited) See fewer	Durango Valley Raiders (1938)
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Lew Davis Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	Soul Mates (1916)
Allyn Drake Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited) See fewer	Criminal Investigator (1942)
Jean Eddy Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited) See fewer
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Charles Sabin Mike Lopez (uncredited) Mike Lopez (uncredited) See fewer	Girl in Danger (1934)
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