The Crooked Road (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, The Crooked Road is a drama film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. A blackmail threat from an old prison buddy compels a man who has gone straight to consider yet another crime.
Who’s in it. The Crooked Road stars Edmund Lowe as Danny Driscoll / John Vincent / George Atwater, Irene Hervey as Louise Dalton, Henry Wilcoxon as Bob Trent and Paul Fix as Nick Romero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Crooked Road has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crooked Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crooked Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crooked Road (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crooked Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crooked Road worth watching?
- The Crooked Road holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crooked Road?
- The Crooked Road stars Edmund Lowe, Irene Hervey, Henry Wilcoxon, Paul Fix and Charles Lane.
- When was The Crooked Road released?
- The Crooked Road was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.