I AM A CRIMINAL (1938) John Carrol, Martin Spellman & Kay Linaker | Crime, Drama | B&W

I Am a Criminal is a 1938 American crime film directed by William Nigh and written by John W. Krafft. The film stars John Carroll, Kay Linaker, Craig Reynolds, Martin Spellman, Lester Matthews and Mary Kornman. The film was released on December 7, 1938, by Monogram Pictures.

SYNOPSIS
Brad McArthur hires Clint Reynolds as his press agent when he is charged with manslaughter and wants to build himself up in the public's eye as a humanitarian. Clint has him adopt an orphan newsboy, Bobby, of whom Brad becomes very fond. But Clint and Brad's girlfriend Linda, carrying on an affair behind his back, double-cross him. When Linda lies about Bobby, Maggie, the kind-hearted cook tells Brad the truth. He throws Clint and Linda out of the house. The adverse publicity, as Clint tries for revenge, makes Brad decide jump bail and leave town. He and Bobby end up in a mountain resort owned by Alice Martin, and Brad and Alice fall in love. The police are closing in, after been tipped off by Linda, and Brad sacrifices his freedom by rescuing Bobby from drowning. Bobby and Alice promise to wait for him.

CAST & CREW
John Carroll as Brad McArthur
Kay Linaker as Linda La Rue
Craig Reynolds as Clint Reynolds
Martin Spellman as Bobby
Lester Matthews as District Attorney George Lane
Mary Kornman as Alice Martin
May Beatty as Maggie
Robert Fiske as Attorney Phil Collins
Byron Foulger as Ed Harper
Edward Earle as Clark
Jack Kennedy as Sheriff
Allan Cavan as DeMotte

Directed by William Nigh
Screenplay by John W. Krafft
Story by Harrison Jacobs
Produced by E.B. Derr
Cinematography Paul Ivano
Edited by Russell F. Schoengarth
Production company Monogram Pictures
Distributed by Monogram Pictures
Release date December 7, 1938
Running time 74 minutes
Country United States
Language English