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FilmActionComedyCrimeMystery

Human Cargo (1936)

NR · 1936-05-15 · 1h 6m · EN
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THE SHAKE-DOWN REVELATION THAT WILL SHOCK THE NATION!

Bonnie Brewster and "Packy" Campbell, rival reporters on competing newspapers, team up to put an end to a smuggling gang that brings illegal aliens to the United States, and then makes further victims of them by extortion payments. They go to Vancouver, Canada and board a ship carrying aliens. But the gang recognizes them as reporters and gang-henchmen Tony Scula (Ralf Harolde) and Ira Conklin take them off the ship. But Campbell recognizes Scula as the gunman who killed Carmen Zoro.

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Allan DwanDirector

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Top billed cast

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Claire TrevorClaire TrevorBonnie BrewsterBrian DonlevyBrian DonlevyPacky CampbellAlan DinehartAlan DinehartLionel CrockerHelen TroyHelen TroySusieRita HayworthRita HayworthCarmen ZoroMorgan WallaceMorgan WallaceGilbert FenderRalph MorganRalph MorganDistrict Attorney CareyHerman BingHerman BingFritz SchultzJohn McGuireJohn McGuire'Spike' DavisRalf HaroldeRalf HaroldeTony ScullaWade BotelerWade BotelerBob McSweeneyHarry WoodsHarry WoodsIra Conklin

Keywords

ReporterUndocumented immigrant

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Comedy · CrimeTheme affinityReporter · Undocumented ImmigrantNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedyPacingAction · ShortDirector preference260509

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Frequently asked questions about Human Cargo

What is Human Cargo about?

Bonnie Brewster and "Packy" Campbell, rival reporters on competing newspapers, team up to put an end to a smuggling gang that brings illegal aliens to the United States, and then makes further victims of them by extortion payments. They go to Vancouver, Canada and board a ship carrying aliens. But the gang recognizes them as reporters and gang-henchmen Tony Scula (Ralf Harolde) and Ira Conklin take them off the ship. But Campbell recognizes Scula as the gunman who killed Carmen Zoro.

How long is Human Cargo?

Human Cargo has a runtime of 66 minutes.