On the Spot (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1940, On the Spot is a komödie and mystery film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 62 minutes. “XTRA! XTRA!... Frankie's In Another Jam... but this time it's really a JAM!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frankie Kelly is the soda jerk and embryo scientist in Midvales only drugstore. Two murders and an attempted killing suddenly swing Midvale into national prominence. Frankie and his pal, Jefferson, become involved when a wounded gangster starts to tell them where $300,000 in stolen loot is hidden, but he is murdered before he can give them all of the information. The search is on.
Who’s in it. On the Spot stars Frankie Darro as Frankie 'Doc' Kelly, Mary Kornman as Ruth Hunter, Mantan Moreland as Jefferson White and John St. Polis as Doc Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, On the Spot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Spot page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Spot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch On the Spot (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Spot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Spot worth watching?
- On the Spot holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Spot?
- On the Spot stars Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, Mantan Moreland, John St. Polis and Robert Warwick.
- When was On the Spot released?
- On the Spot was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.