Dead End(a.k.a. "Dead End, Cradle of Crime")
US (1937): Crime/Drama
The story of one day in a slum area of New York. Noted gangster "Baby Face" Martin (Humphrey Bogart), who grew up in the neighborhood, decides to come home to visit his mother and the girl he left behind when he was sentenced to reform school. While he is there he hooks up with Dave Conell (Joel McCrea), a former friend who is now a struggling architect. At first Conell is a little disturbed that "Marty" is back in the neighborhood, but he goes along with him. When Marty see's his mother (Marjorie Main), she rejects him because of what he has become. He later see's his girl Francie (Claire Trevor), who is now a a prostitute in the throws of syphillis. All this turns drives Marty to the edge, which leads to the plot to kidnap the nephew of a prominent judge. When Dave finds out about this, he decides to take matters in his own hands and try to stop Martin's plot. (IMDb)
William Wyler directs this Goldwyn/UA release that is probably best remembered for its introduction of Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall and the rest of the "Dead End Kids," who later became known as the Bowery Boys.
4 nominations
· Best Picture 1937: Samuel Goldwyn, producer (Goldwyn, UA) with Merritt Hulbert
· Supporting Actress 1937: Claire Trevor
· Interior Decoration 1937: Richard Day - Art Direction
· Cinematography 1937: Gregg Toland