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The Boss of Big Town
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, War
Directed by: Arthur Dreifuss
Starring: John Litel, Florence Rice, H.B. Warner
Written by: Arthur Hoerl, Edward Dein
Music by: Leo Erdody
Release: 1942
Running time: 62 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States
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