The title refers to the business of affable, ambitious bail bondsman (and politically-connected grifter) Bill Bailey, who, in the course of his work, crosses paths with every kind of offender there is, from first-time defendants to career criminals.
Directed by Rowland Brown
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Cast
George Bancroft
Bill Bailey
Judith Anderson
Ruby Darling
Frances Dee
Elaine Talbart
Chick Chandler
Drury Darling
Blossom Seeley
Singer
Etienne Girardot
Bail Bond Clerk
George Regas
Charley
Lucille Ball
Davy's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Herman Bing
Butcher Weighing Sausages (uncredited)
John Bleifer
Bombmaker (uncredited)
Ann Brody
Jewish Client (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Noel Francis
Red's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Henry Lewis Jr.
Jewish Client's Son (uncredited)
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