Two Seconds (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1932, Two Seconds is a drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 67 minutes. “HIS LIFE WAS A LIVING HELL until he killed the thing that Crushed him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A condemned murderer, in the process of being executed, relives the events that led to his being sentenced to die in the electric chair. Told in flashback, we witness a sleazy dancehall girl (Vivienne Osborne) dupe a high rise riveter (Edward G. Robinson) into marriage so she can live off of him. But when he loses his job and his marbles, she ends up supporting him with money from her side man--and misses no opportunity to rub it in his face that she's now supporting him in his emasculated state. As the animosity grows and things get more and more unbearable, he is eventually driven to desperate measures.
Who’s in it. Two Seconds stars Edward G. Robinson as John Allen, Vivienne Osborne as Shirley Day, Guy Kibbee as Bookie and Preston Foster as Bud Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Two Seconds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Seconds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Seconds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Seconds (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Seconds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Seconds worth watching?
- Two Seconds holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Seconds?
- Two Seconds stars Edward G. Robinson, Vivienne Osborne, Guy Kibbee, Preston Foster and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was Two Seconds released?
- Two Seconds was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.