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The Devil's Henchmen
Film / 1949

The Devil's Henchmen

Directed by Seymour Friedman
CrimeDrama

★ 7.5/10Audience rating

Insurance agent Jesse Arno is posing as a sailor while on the trail of a gang of waterfront thieves, supposedly headed by Tip Banning. Arno is aware that a gang member has been murdered by Rhino, Banning's simple-minded right-hand man, but says nothing when he is questioned by the police, who are unaware of his real profession. Banning, knowing that Jesse knew who the killer was, admits him into the gang.

The story

Insurance agent Jesse Arno is posing as a sailor while on the trail of a gang of waterfront thieves, supposedly headed by Tip Banning. Arno is aware that a gang member has been murdered by Rhino, Banning's simple-minded right-hand man, but says nothing when he is questioned by the police, who are unaware of his real profession. Banning, knowing that Jesse knew who the killer was, admits him into the gang.

Cast

Warner BaxterJess Arno Mary Beth HughesSilky Mike MazurkiRhino Peggy ConverseConnie Regis ToomeyTip Banning James FlavinPolice Sergeant Briggs Julian RiveroOrgan Grinder Ken ChristyPolice Detective Whalen William ForrestAnderson Al BridgeElmer Hood Paul MarionBill Falls

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