Movie

Dangerous to Know

Released: March 11, 1938 (1938)

Runtime: 70 minutes

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend and hostess (read:mistress), with an iron hand. He meets Margaret Van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself, and Steve makes frantic efforts to win her and turns away from the loyal Lin Yang.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Barlowe Borland as Butler
Age at release: 60
Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Carson
Age at release: 52
Porter Hall as Mayor Bradley
Age at release: 49
Roscoe Karns as Duncan
Age at release: 46
Akim Tamiroff as Stephen Recka
Age at release: 38
Harvey Stephens as Philip Easton
Age at release: 36
Lloyd Nolan as Inspector Brandon
Age at release: 35
Anna May Wong as Madame Lan Ying
Age at release: 33
Gail Patrick as Margaret Van Kase
Age at release: 26
Anthony Quinn as Nicolai Kusoff
Age at release: 22

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Donald Brian as Judge Parker (uncredited)
Age at release: 63
Hugh Sothern as Harvey Greggson
Age at release: 56
Harvey Clark as Mr. Barnett (uncredited)
Age at release: 52
Wade Boteler as Policeman in Brandon’s Office (uncredited)
Age at release: 49
Pierre Watkin as Senator Carson
Age at release: 48
Gino Corrado as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
Bobby Barber as Waiter (uncredited)
Age at release: 43
Stanley Blystone as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Age at release: 43
Perry Ivins as Pompous Man (uncredited)
Age at release: 43
Bud Geary as Policeman (uncredited)
Age at release: 40
Eddie Marr as Crouch
Age at release: 38
Estelle Etterre as Party Guest (uncredited)
Age at release: 38
Edward Pawley as John Rance
Age at release: 36
Harry Worth as Hanley
Age at release: 35
Sheila Darcy as Party Guest (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
Ellen Drew as Secretary on Intercom (voice) (uncredited)
Age at release: 22
Robert Brister as Councilman Murkil
Age at release: Unknown
Lynn Bailey as Party Guest (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Grace Benham as Party Guest (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Robert Brister as Coucilman Murkil (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown