The Secret Six(1931)
Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.
Movie: The Secret Six
Top 10 Billed Cast
Louis 'Slaughterhouse' Scorpio
Richard 'Newt' Newton - Attorney at Law
Hank Rogers
Anne Courtland
Peaches
Nick Mizoski - the Gouger
Carl Luckner
Johnny Franks
Joe Colimo
Chief of Police Donlin
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