Federal Bullets (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film

Released in 1937, Federal Bullets is a drama and crime film directed by Karl Brown, running about 61 minutes. “SUGGESTED BY THE NOVEL By MAJOR George F. Eliot” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Federal Bullets is a leisurely paced Monogram crime melodrama with not a few clever plot twists. The FBI, represented by Milburn Stone and William Harrigan, investigates a seemingly respectable charitable organization. In fact, the enterprise is a front for a crime ring, headed by Ma Barker clone Zeffie Tilbury (Trivia note: Ms. Tilbury was totally blind, and had to learn her "blocking" by rote).
Who’s in it. Federal Bullets stars Milburn Stone as Tommy Thompson, Federal Agent, Zeffie Tilbury as Mrs. Crippen, Terry Walker as Milly and William Harrigan as Federal Agency Chief, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Federal Bullets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Federal Bullets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Federal Bullets (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Federal Bullets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Federal Bullets?
- Federal Bullets stars Milburn Stone, Zeffie Tilbury, Terry Walker, William Harrigan and Helen MacKellar.
- When was Federal Bullets released?
- Federal Bullets was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.
