King of the Underworld_
"Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!"
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
Starring
Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
King of the Underworld was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. Wh...
King of the Underworld is a Romance, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 7m.
CAST (20)
Humphrey Bogart
Joe Gurney
Kay Francis
Dr. Carole Nelson
James Stephenson
Bill Stevens
John Eldredge
Dr. Niles Nelson
Jessie Busley
Aunt Josephine
Arthur Aylesworth
Dr. Sanders
RB
Raymond Brown
Sheriff
Harland Tucker
Mr. Ames
RR
Ralph Remley
Mr. Robert
Charley Foy
Slick
Murray Alper
Eddie
Joe Devlin
Porky
Elliott Sullivan
Mugsy
AD
Alan Davis
Pete
John Harmon
Slats
John Ridgely
Jerry
Richard Bond
Interne
Pierre Watkin
District Attorney
Charles Trowbridge
Dr. Ryan
Edwin Stanley
Dr. Jacobs
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is King of the Underworld about?
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
How long is King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld has a runtime of 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Who stars in King of the Underworld?
The cast of King of the Underworld includes Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson, John Eldredge, Jessie Busley.
What is the rating of King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 24 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Crime
Drama