Rob King wonders:


> i've been wondering - is there any evidence for a 'crime on broadway'
genre in operation within B movies of the 30s to 50s? I've got some
titles - Two o'clock courage, Dr. Broadway, Just off broadway, broadway
musketeers - but would be interested if anyone knows of any others. Any
ideas on how Damon Runyon fits into it all?

I don't know about a genre--but the notion of Broadway as a denizen of
gangsters, gamblers and others has been around at least since Runyon's
day (GUYS AND DOLLS is the most obvious point of film/stage
connection).  The finale of 42ND STREET is another obvious connection.
One actor with more than a few rumors about his own past--George Raft--
exploits them in a supposedly autobiographical BROADWAY (1942).
BLOODHOUNDS OF BROADWAY, from a Runyon story, might be of interest.
CHARLEY CHAN ON BROADWAY certain would fit into your category.

You might find connections with radio shows of the 1930s as well.

Don Larsson



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Donald Larsson
Minnesota State U, Mankato
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