Lady Killer

Dan Quigley is a man who turns to a life of crime after losing his employment at a theater. Following a period of illegal activity and a subsequent arrest, he is abandoned by his girlfriend and associates. While struggling in Los Angeles, he is discovered by a film studio and rises from a background extra to a famous movie star. However, his newfound wealth and celebrity status attract his former criminal partners, who return to exploit his success.

This 1933 crime comedy was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It is the fourth film in a chronological sequence of works by Del Ruth that includes The Maltese Falcon and Blonde Crazy. The movie stars James Cagney in the lead role, appearing alongside Mae Clarke, Margaret Lindsay, Leslie Fenton, Douglass Dumbrille, and Russell Hopton, with a total of 49 credited cast members.

The film has a runtime of 76 minutes. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 37 votes.