Queen of Broadway

There are no queens and very little Broadway (except for an opening establishing shot) in Queen of Broadway. Instead, this sentimental B-picture is the story of a gambler (Rochelle Hudson), who tries to clean up her act and adopt an orphan (Donald Mayo).

Cast

Rochelle Hudson

as Sherry Baker

Buster Crabbe

as Ricky Sloane

Paul Bryar

as Mike "Rosy" Rafferty

Emmett Lynn

as Chris

Donald Mayo

as Jimmy Carson

Isabel La Mal

as Mrs. Barnett

Blanche Rose

as Mrs. Ogilvie

Henry Hall

as Judge John B. Morse

John Dilson

as Bickel

Milton Kibbee

as Joe (as Milt Kibbee)

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