The Trumpet Blows (1934)
In Mexico, a former bandit settles down and picks out a beautiful young dancer to be his wife. His younger brother also comes home after having spent years in the U.S., and falls in love with his brother's intended fiancé. Rather than cause problems, the younger brother goes to Mexico City to become a matador. While there, he gets word that the police, who have been hunting his brother, have finally captured him.
- Date of release
- 1934-04-14
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Stephen Roberts
Casting
- George Raft — Manuel Montes
- Adolphe Menjou — Pancho Montes / Pancho Gomez
- Frances Drake — Chulita
- Sidney Toler — Pepi Sancho
- Edward Ellis — Chato
- Nydia Westman — Carmela Ramirez
- Douglas Wood — Senor Ramirez
- Lillian Elliott — Senora Ramirez
- Katherine DeMille — Lupe the Maid
- Francis McDonald — Vega
- Morgan Wallace — Police Inspector
- Gertrude Norman — Grandma Albrentez
Interesting facts
The Trumpet Blows is a 1934 American Pre-Code film directed by Stephen Roberts, featuring George Raft as a Mexican matador, Adolphe Menjou as a retired bandito clearly based on Pancho Villa, and Frances Drake as Chulita, the woman they both want to marry.
Production
Helen Twelvetrees was originally announced as female lead.
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