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On the Spot

On the Spot

XTRA! XTRA!... Frankie's In Another Jam... but this time it's really a JAM!

Frankie Kelly is the soda jerk and embryo scientist in Midvales only drugstore. Two murders and an attempted killing suddenly swing Midvale into national prominence. Frankie and his pal, Jefferson, become involved when a wounded gangster starts to tell them where $300,000 in stolen loot is hidden, but he is murdered before he can give them all of the information. The search is on.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: On the Spot
  • Genres: Mystery, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1940-06-11
  • Runtime: 62 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Monogram Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.56
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

as Frankie 'Doc' Kelly

Mary Kornman

Mary Kornman

as Ruth Hunter

Mantan Moreland

Mantan Moreland

as Jefferson White

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

as Doc Hunter

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

as Cyrus Haddon

Maxine Leslie

Maxine Leslie

as Gerry Dailey

Lillian Elliott

Lillian Elliott

as Mrs. Kelly

LeRoy Mason

LeRoy Mason

as Smilin' Bill

Gene O'Donnell

Gene O'Donnell

as Slats Eckert

Russell Hopton

Russell Hopton

as Dave Nolan

Gallery

Movie scene

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Keywords

soda jerk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Spot?â–Ľ

On the Spot is a Mystery, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1940-06-11.

Who are the main actors in On the Spot?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, Mantan Moreland, John St. Polis, Robert Warwick, .

Where can I watch On the Spot online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if On the Spot is available.

Is On the Spot based on a true story?â–Ľ

XTRA! XTRA!... Frankie's In Another Jam... but this time it's really a JAM!

What is the IMDb rating of On the Spot?â–Ľ

On the Spot has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of On the Spot?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for On the Spot?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Monogram Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was On the Spot filmed?â–Ľ

On the Spot was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is On the Spot?â–Ľ

The total runtime of On the Spot is 62 minutes.

Is On the Spot suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to On the Spot?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to On the Spot.

Does On the Spot have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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