Dead End (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1937, Dead End is a drama and crime film directed by William Wyler, running about 93 minutes. “THE GREATEST GANGSTER THRILLER THAT EVER EXPLODED FROM THE SCREEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mobster "Baby Face" Martin returns home to visit the New York neighborhood where he grew up, dropping in on his mother, who rejects him because of his gangster lifestyle, and his old girlfriend, Francey, now a syphilitic prostitute. Martin also crosses paths with Dave, a childhood friend struggling to make it as an architect, and the Dead End Kids, a gang of young boys roaming the streets of the city's East Side slums.
Who’s in it. Dead End stars Sylvia Sidney as Drina Gordon, Joel McCrea as Dave, Humphrey Bogart as 'Baby Face' Martin and Wendy Barrie as Kay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dead End has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead End (1937)?
- In US, Dead End is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead End worth watching?
- Dead End holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead End?
- Dead End stars Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart, Wendy Barrie and Claire Trevor.
- When was Dead End released?
- Dead End was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.