The Secret Six

Synopsis

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.

Director

George W. Hill

Written by

Frances Marion

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Released

18 April 1931

Genres

Crime, Drama