The Hole in the Wall
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The Hole in the Wall is a 1929 film directed by Robert Florey
, and starring Claudette Colbert
and Edward G. Robinson
. This film marks the first appearance of Edward G. Robinson as a gangster.
Robert Florey
Robert Florey was a French screenwriter, director of short films, and actor who moved to Hollywood in 1921. In 1950, Florey was made a knight in the French Légion d'honneur....
, and starring Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert was a French-born American-based actress of stage and film.Born in Paris, France and raised in New York City, Colbert began her career in Broadway productions during the 1920s, progressing to film with the advent of talking pictures...
and Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson was a Romanian-born American actor. A popular star during Hollywood's Golden Age, he is best remembered for his roles as gangsters, such as Rico in his star-making film Little Caesar and as Rocco in Key Largo...
. This film marks the first appearance of Edward G. Robinson as a gangster.
Cast
- Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertClaudette Colbert was a French-born American-based actress of stage and film.Born in Paris, France and raised in New York City, Colbert began her career in Broadway productions during the 1920s, progressing to film with the advent of talking pictures...
as Jean Oliver - Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonEdward G. Robinson was a Romanian-born American actor. A popular star during Hollywood's Golden Age, he is best remembered for his roles as gangsters, such as Rico in his star-making film Little Caesar and as Rocco in Key Largo...
as The Fox - David NewellDavid NewellDavid Newell is a television actor who is remembered for his career as Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His character's most famous catchphrase was "Speedy Delivery!" This was Newell's major role, but not his only one as he appeared in small film and TV parts...
as Gordon Grant - Nellie Savage as Madame Mystera
- Donald MeekDonald MeekDonald Meek was a Scottish-born American character actor. He first worked as a stage actor and later became a film actor, starring in several movies including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Little Miss Broadway, and State Fair. Before becoming an actor, he fought in the Spanish-American War and...
as Goofy - Alan Brooks as Jim
- Louise Closser HaleLouise Closser HaleLouise Closser Hale was an American actress, playwright and novelist.Louise Closser was born either in Springfield, Massachusetts or Chicago, Illinois . Her father was Joseph A. Closser, a wealthy grain dealer and her mother was Louise M. Closser...
as Mrs. Ramsay - Katherine Emmet as Mrs. Carlake
- Marcia Kagno as Marcia
- Barry Macollum as Dogface
- George MacQuarrieGeorge MacQuarrieGeorge MacQuarrie , was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 86 films between 1916 and 1951.He was born in San Francisco, California.-Selected filmography:* Duck Soup * The Hole in the Wall...
as Inspector - Helen Crane as Mrs. Lyons