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Manpower (1941) was a Drama - Black-and-white Film directed by Raoul Walsh and produced by Hal B. Wallis and Mark Hellinger.

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Manpower(1941)- Exciting setting and strong cast.

By Dawn on Apr 19, 2010 From Noir and Chick Flicks

Manpower(1941). Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, and George Raft. The memorable posters for the movie stated, "Robinson - He's mad about Dietrich. Dietrich - She's mad about Raft. Raft - He's mad about the whole thing." The film was written by Richard Macauley and Jerry Wald. Director: Ra... Read full article


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Dolly: You know, Smiley, there's one grand consolation about working in this dump. You can't get any lower.


Hank 'Gimpy' McHenry: Johnny, what are you doing for supper tonight?
Johnny Marshall: Oh, nothing exciting.
Hank 'Gimpy' McHenry: Well, come on home with me.
Johnny Marshall: Nah, it's getting to be a habit.
Hank 'Gimpy' McHenry: What's the matter? Don't you like the food?
Johnny Marshall: Oh sure, I like it. But if I show up at your house this week for another meal, Fay'll wind up calling the cops. And after all, you're practically still on your honeymoon.
Hank 'Gimpy' McHenry: I'm only asking you for supper.


Hank 'Gimpy' McHenry: [Last Lines] Did anyone yell headache when I was coming down?
Johnny Marshall: Sure.
Hank 'Gimpy' McHenry: I'm glad nobody got hurt.
[Hank dies]


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A fistfight developed on the set between stars Edward G. Robinson and George Raft when Raft spun Robinson around too hard for a scene.
Humphrey Bogart was originally cast in this film, but George Raft refused to work with him.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onMarch 16, 1942 with Marlene Dietrich, Edward G. Robinson and George Raft reprising their film roles.
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Also directed by Raoul Walsh




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Also released in 1941




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