Dangerous to Know (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1938, Dangerous to Know is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Florey, running about 70 minutes. “No woman ever survived his love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend and hostess (read:mistress), with an iron hand. He meets Margaret Van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself, and Steve makes frantic efforts to win her and turns away from the loyal Lin Yang.
Who’s in it. Dangerous to Know stars Anna May Wong as Madame Lan Ying, Akim Tamiroff as Stephen Recka, Lloyd Nolan as Inspector Brandon and Gail Patrick as Margaret Van Kase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dangerous to Know has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous to Know page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous to Know tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous to Know (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous to Know change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dangerous to Know worth watching?
- Dangerous to Know holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous to Know?
- Dangerous to Know stars Anna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan, Gail Patrick and Harvey Stephens.
- When was Dangerous to Know released?
- Dangerous to Know was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.