Below the Deadline (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1929, Below the Deadline is a drama and crime film directed by J.P. McGowan, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Beau Nash is a "gentleman crook" who headquarters his gang of jewel thieves in a run-down boardinghouse. When one of his gang, Mike, gets arrested, his sister Claire--aka "Lady Byron"--swears to get revenge. The gang frames Donald, the best friend of the detective who arrested Mike, for a jewelry store robbery. The detective gives Donald--and his new love, Claire--a short time to find the thieves and clear his name before he takes him in.
Who’s in it. Below the Deadline stars Frank Leigh as Beau Nash, Barbara Worth as Claire Byron, Arthur Rankin as Jimmy Byron and Walter Merrill as Donald Cornwall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Below the Deadline has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Below the Deadline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Below the Deadline tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Below the Deadline (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Below the Deadline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Below the Deadline worth watching?
- Below the Deadline holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Below the Deadline?
- Below the Deadline stars Frank Leigh, Barbara Worth, Arthur Rankin, Walter Merrill and J.P. McGowan.
- When was Below the Deadline released?
- Below the Deadline was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.