Romance of the Underworld
Seen it?1928 | 68 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who can't resist a good whodunit and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. The investigation drives everything, one lead at a time. If you loved Heat or Murder on the Orient Express, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
When a gangster's speakeasy is raided by the police, one of the people picked up is the gangster's pretty young girlfriend. A kind-hearted cop takes pity on her and helps her get out of that life. While waitressing to earn money for college, she meets a wealthy and handsome young man and they fall in love--but he doesn't know about her somewhat shady past and her relationship with the gangster.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 923 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irving Cummings
- Mary AstorJudith Andrews
- Ben BardDerby Dan Manning
- Robert ElliottEdwin Burke
- John BolesStephen Ransome
- Oscar ApfelChampagne Joe
- Helen LynchBlondie Nell
- William H. TookerAsa Jenks