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CRIME . 1931 . 1h 30m . 5.8/10

The Finger Points_

"A reporter dares to expose Chicago Underworld."

Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.

Starring Richard Barthelmess, Fay Wray, Regis Toomey
5.8/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
1931
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A reporter dares to expose Chicago Underworld.

Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.

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Cast
Richard Barthelmess stars as Breckenridge 'Breck' Lee in The Finger Points.
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Year context
The Finger Points was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid...
The Finger Points is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (20)

Richard Barthelmess
Richard Barthelmess
Breckenridge 'Breck' Lee
Fay Wray
Fay Wray
Marcia Collins
Regis Toomey
Regis Toomey
Charlie 'Breezy' Russell
Robert Elliott
Robert Elliott
Frank Carter
Clark Gable
Clark Gable
Louis J. Blanco
Oscar Apfel
Oscar Apfel
Managing Editor Ellis Wheeler
Robert Gleckler
Robert Gleckler
Sphinx Club Manager Larry Haynes
Mickey Bennett
Mickey Bennett
Arthur the Office Boy (uncredited)
James P. Burtis
James P. Burtis
Cop (uncredited)
Martin Cichy
Martin Cichy
Blanco's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Lew Harvey
Lew Harvey
Henchman in 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
HK
Herman Krumpfel
Breck's Tailor (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
Frank Marlowe
Guard at 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Frank McLure
Casino Patron (uncredited)
J. Carrol Naish
J. Carrol Naish
"The Finger is on You" Phone Voice (voice) (uncredited)
FN
Field Norton
Casino Patron (uncredited)
BP
Bob Perry
Henchman in Hayes' House (uncredited)
AP
Albert Petit
Casino Patron (uncredited)
GT
George Taylor
Henchman in 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Adele Watson
Adele Watson
Wheeler's Secretary (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Finger Points about?
Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.
How long is The Finger Points?
The Finger Points has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Finger Points?
The cast of The Finger Points includes Richard Barthelmess, Fay Wray, Regis Toomey, Robert Elliott, Clark Gable.
What is the rating of The Finger Points?
The Finger Points has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Drama Thriller
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