Take the Stand (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1934, Take the Stand is a mystery film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 78 minutes. “Fifty millions listen, tense, thrilled, as death takes the air!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A radio columnist is threatened by gangsters and later murdered during a broadcast. A detective sets out to find the killers.
Who’s in it. Take the Stand stars Jack La Rue as George Gaylord, Thelma Todd as Miss Sally Oxford, Gail Patrick as Cornelia Burbank and Russell Hopton as Bill Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Take the Stand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take the Stand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take the Stand tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take the Stand (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take the Stand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take the Stand worth watching?
- Take the Stand holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take the Stand?
- Take the Stand stars Jack La Rue, Thelma Todd, Gail Patrick, Russell Hopton and Berton Churchill.
- When was Take the Stand released?
- Take the Stand was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.