The Game That Kills 1937
"HEART-LASHING ROMANCE!"
In the gritty world of 1930s sports rackets, *The Game That Kills (1937)* delivers a punchy mystery-drenched tale of corruption and revenge. Directed by D.
Director: D. Ross Lederman
Cast
Charles Quigley
Alex Ferguson
Rita Hayworth
Betty Holland
John Gallaudet
Sam Erskine
J. Farrell MacDonald
Joe Holland
Arthur Loft
Rudy Maxwell
John Tyrrell
Eddie
Paul Fix
Dick Adams
Max Hoffman Jr.
Bill Drake
Dick Wessel
'Leapfrog' Soule
Maurice Black
Jeff
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Game That Kills (1937) about?
This 1930s crime drama follows hockey player Ferguson as he uncovers a dangerous game-fixing scheme in his sport. After his brother dies in a suspicious accident, Ferguson and a team trainer risk everything to expose the racketeers behind the violence. The film blends athletic grit with underworld intrigue, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation.
Who directed The Game That Kills?
The film was directed by D. Ross Lederman, known for his work in crime and action films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Who stars in The Game That Kills?
The main cast includes Charles Quigley as Ferguson, Rita Hayworth as the femme fatale, and Arthur Loft as the loyal team trainer Holland.
Is The Game That Kills (1937) worth watching?
While it lacks an IMDb rating, *The Game That Kills* offers a tight, 55-minute mystery with sports-world intrigue and noir-ish tension. Fans of vintage crime dramas or Rita Hayworth's early career will find its rapid pacing and moral ambiguity compelling.
How long is The Game That Kills?
The runtime for The Game That Kills is 55 minutes.
About The Game That Kills (1937) — A Hockey Mystery Where the Stakes Are Deadly
In the gritty world of 1930s sports rackets, *The Game That Kills (1937)* delivers a punchy mystery-drenched tale of corruption and revenge. Directed by D. Ross Lederman, this fast-paced crime drama follows Ferguson (Charles Quigley), a rugged hockey player who uncovers that his beloved sport is rigged by ruthless criminals. When a suspicious accident claims his brother's life, Ferguson teams up with the team's trainer, Holland (Arthur Loft), to expose the shadowy figures pulling the strings. With Rita Hayworth adding a seductive spark to the underworld intrigue, the film blends violent confrontations with a simmering romance.
Set against the backdrop of smoky arenas and backroom deals, *The Game That Kills* captures the raw tension of a sport turned sinister. The story's themes of betrayal and justice unfold against a backdrop of moral decay, where every pass on the ice could be a setup. Lederman's direction keeps the pace relentless, while the compact runtime—just 55 minutes—packs in enough twists to satisfy genre fans looking for a concise but gripping watch.
