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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.7 / 100
1941·Drama / Crime·1h 44m

MANPOWER

“Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!”

Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.

Above the Line
Raoul Walsh·DirectorRichard Macaulay·ScreenplayJerry Wald·ScreenplayErnest Haller·Director of PhotographyAdolph Deutsch·Original Music ComposerRalph Dawson·Editor
Cast
Edward G. Robinson·Hank McHenryMarlene Dietrich·Fay DuvalGeorge Raft·Johnny MarshallAlan Hale·Jumbo WellsFrank McHugh·OmahaEve Arden·DollyBarton MacLane·Smiley QuinnWard Bond·Eddie AdamsWalter Catlett·Sidney WhippleJoyce Compton·Scarlett
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Raoul Walsh·DirectorRussell Saunders·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Richard Macaulay·ScreenplayJerry Wald·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ernest Haller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ralph Dawson·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Adolph Deutsch·Original Music ComposerDolph Thomas·SoundLeo F. Forbstein·Music DirectorHeinz Roemheld·Additional Music
Art & Design· 3
Max Parker·Art DirectionMilo Anderson·Costume DesignPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Hal B. Wallis·Executive ProducerMark Hellinger·Associate ProducerJack Saper·Associate ProducerFrank Mattison·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 3
Byron Haskin·Special EffectsHans F. Koenekamp·Special EffectsBuster Wiles·Stunts
By the Numbers
72.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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