Black Legion (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1937, Black Legion is a drama and crime film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 83 minutes. “They Murdered at Midnight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he is seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.
Who’s in it. Black Legion stars Humphrey Bogart as Frank Taylor, Dick Foran as Ed Jackson, Erin O'Brien-Moore as Ruth Taylor and Ann Sheridan as Betty Grogan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Black Legion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Legion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Legion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Legion (1937)?
- In US, Black Legion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Legion worth watching?
- Black Legion holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Black Legion?
- Black Legion stars Humphrey Bogart, Dick Foran, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Ann Sheridan and Helen Flint.
- When was Black Legion released?
- Black Legion was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.