
King of the Underworld
Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!
Directed by Lewis Seiler
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A 1939 crime-romance thriller where a physician must navigate danger and deception to clear her name by outwitting a wounded gangster seeking her help.
Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.
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Is King of the Underworld sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Does King of the Underworld end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is King of the Underworld scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is King of the Underworld violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is King of the Underworld easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like King of the Underworld
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as King of the Underworld
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like King of the Underworld, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like King of the Underworld, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like King of the Underworld, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































