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"I just killed a rat!"

Genres

CrimeDrama

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Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

63 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

01 March 1934

Country

United States of America

Cast

Aline MacMahon

Aline MacMahon

Olga

Ann Dvorak

Ann Dvorak

Myra

Preston Foster

Preston Foster

George

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Jeff

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Mrs. Tifton

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Frank

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Mrs. Ashton-Ashley

Theodore Newton

Theodore Newton

Steve Laird

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Everett Marshall

Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. Bradley

'Popsy' - a Businessman

James Durkin

James Durkin

The Sheriff

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Gladys - the Wife

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Herbert - the Husband

Muriel Evans

Muriel Evans

Blonde Cutie

Jill Dennett

Jill Dennett

Girl with Black Bangs (uncredited)

Sam Hayes

Sam Hayes

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Chris-Pin Martin

Chris-Pin Martin

Mexican Husband with Family (uncredited)

Margareta Montez

Margareta Montez

Mexican Wife (uncredited)

Eddie Shubert

Eddie Shubert

The Last Traveler (uncredited)

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