
Two Seconds
1932, Drama, 1h 8m
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Movie Info
In the two seconds after convicted murderer Jim Allen (Edward G. Robinson) is electrocuted, his life flashes before him. During Prohibition, Jim was a construction worker living with his best friend, Bud Clark (Preston Foster). Jim met Shirley Day (Vivienne Osborne) at a dance club, where she feigned interest in him and tricked him into marriage. Unaware of her duplicity, Jim was angered by Bud's attempt to tell him the truth, and a series of violent confrontations led Jim to his dark fate.
Cast & Crew
Edward G. Robinson
John Allen
John Allen
Preston Foster
Bud Clark
Bud Clark
Vivienne Osborne
Shirley Day
Shirley Day
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Director
Elliott Lester
Writer (Play)
Writer (Play)
Harvey F. Thew
Writer (Adaptation)
Writer (Adaptation)
Critic Reviews for Two Seconds
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...a slow-moving drama that is, by and large, unable to disguise its stage-play origins for the bulk of its running time...
February 19, 2021 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Two Seconds
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Jan 29, 2010An excellent performance by Edward G. Robinson highlights this story of a man who relives some key incidents of his life during the two seconds it takes to execute him for murder. I'm not familiar with Vivienne Osborne, the film's lead, but she did a good job in conveying a trashy dance hall dame who tricks Eddie (named John Allen here) into marrying her, then turns on him when he becomes ill after witnessing the falling death of his best friend. Overly dramatic at times, but still a film I'm glad I discovered (with the help of TCM...thanks!)Cindy I Super Reviewer
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Jan 10, 2010hmm has anyone else seen this film? it's a pretty good melodrama with edward g having a courtroom flashback at his sentencing for murder. catch it if u can. i've sent in the poster...Stella D Super Reviewer
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