Illegal (1932) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1932 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1932, Illegal is a drame and policier film directed by William C. McGann, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of a woman who kicks out her no-good second husband after he wastes all her money. Since gambling and drink had taken all her money, she decides to use the money from a windfall to open an illegal after hours night club and gambling parlor, in order to provide her two daughters with a high society education. Eventually she gets caught, and the daughters take over the night club and legitimize it. But the daughters have conflicts, and the no-good husband shows up to complicate matters.
Who’s in it. Illegal stars Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Evelyn Dean, Ivor Barnard as Albert, D.A. Clarke-Smith as Franklyn Dean (as D.E. Clarke-Smith) and Margot Grahame as Dorothy Turner.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Illegal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illegal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illegal tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Illegal (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Illegal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Illegal worth watching?
- Illegal holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Illegal?
- Illegal stars Isobel Elsom, Ivor Barnard, D.A. Clarke-Smith and Margot Grahame.
- When was Illegal released?
- Illegal was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.