Queen of the Mob

Queen of the Mob

Year: 1940

Runtime: 61 mins

Language: English

Director: James P. Hogan

DramaCrime

Mother of a devil’s brood! Ma Webster (Blanche Yurka) and her boys rob a bank on Christmas Eve; G-men stop them with Tommy guns.

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Timeline & Setting – Queen of the Mob (1940)

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Centre City

Centre City is the nerve center of Ma Webster's criminal empire, a dense urban hub where the gang plans and executes robberies. The action spills into towns across several states, including a southern town where they lie low in cheap hotels. The setting contrasts festive appearances with the danger of crime, highlighting the reach of this family-run outfit.

🏙️ City 💼 Crime 🔎 Investigation 🗺️ Travel

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Main Characters – Queen of the Mob (1940)

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Ma Webster (Blanche Yurka)

A ruthless matriarch who rules her mob family with iron will. She refuses to let anyone else plan robberies and channels the gang’s operations through fear and control, driving the criminal enterprise across the country.

👑 Power 🧬 Family 🕵️ Crime

Eddie Webster (James Seay)

Hot-headed and restless, Eddie pushes for riskier schemes and pushes the gang toward new crimes. His impulsivity accelerates danger and ultimately leads to a deadly confrontation with the authorities.

💥 Impulsivity 🕴️ Crime 👨‍👦 Family

Tom Webster (Paul Kelly)

A member of the Webster clan who participates in kidnapping and robberies. He faces legal jeopardy and ultimately chooses to return to face the consequences of their crimes.

🎭 Loyalty 💼 Crime ⚖️ Justice

Bert Webster (William Henry)

The lawful son who studies law and urges reform to the family. He represents Tom in court and serves as a moral counterpoint to the clan’s criminal behavior.

⚖️ Law 🧭 Morality 👨‍👦 Family

George Frost (J. Carrol Naish)

The lone non-related member who protests the criminal lifestyle. He attempts to leave, but is hunted down, highlighting the costs of betrayal and the price of leaving the gang.

🕊️ Betrayal 💼 Crime 🧭 Morality

Agent Scott Langham (Ralph Bellamy)

A federal agent tasked with tracking the gang across states. He provides procedural discipline and helps drive the manhunt forward.

🕵️ FBI 🔎 Pursuit

Agent Ross Waring (Jack Carson)

The fellow federal agent in pursuit, coordinating with Langham to corner the gang and extend the nationwide search.

🕵️ FBI 🔎 Investigation

Pan (John Miljan)

A shady intermediary who exchanges unmarked cash for the gang, becoming a catalyst in the pursuit before meeting a violent end at the hands of the gang.

💰 Crime 🕵️ Shady dealings

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Major Themes – Queen of the Mob (1940)

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👑 Power

Ma Webster rules her clan with an iron fist, demonstrating how control and loyalty within a criminal family can sustain a vast network of crime. The film explores how power concentrates in a single matriarch and the costs borne by those who challenge her. The dynamics show that fear and authority can override legality.

🕵️ Pursuit

Two federal agents relentlessly chase the gang across state lines, turning the hunt into a cat-and-mouse game. The pursuit escalates tensions as evidence mounts and the criminals try to outrun the law. The investigative process reveals the methods and patience required to dismantle a sprawling crime ring.

🎄 Christmas Crime

The narrative unfolds around Christmas Eve, juxtaposing holiday cheer with violence and robbery. The holiday setting amplifies the stakes and underscores the moral contrasts between family bonds and criminal choices. Seasonal motifs reinforce the idea that crime can disrupt even the most festive times.

💔 Betrayal

Within the Webster clan, loyalties fray as members pursue self-interest. George Frost’s resistance and his ultimate fate illustrate how personal betrayal fractures a criminal inner circle. The theme emphasizes the fragility of trust when money and power are on the line.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:29

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