The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
Chick Hewes is released from prison and finds work as an accountant. Two years later, Chick's crooked friend, Benny LaMarr, to whom he is indebted for past kindnesses, steals a diamond necklace from the home safe of the district attorney. When the district attorney threatens to accuse the police of inefficiency in crime fighting, Garvey, who is campaigning for the office of police commissioner, promises to catch the thief in twenty-four hours.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard WallaceDirector
- Bartlett CormackWriter
Cast
- Clara BowMolly Hewes
- Regis ToomeyChick Hewes
- Wynne GibsonMyrtle Sylvester
- Leslie FentonCharlie
- Donald CrispGarvey
- Paul HurstDetective Whip Fogarty
- Juliette ComptonPicadilly Bessie
- James MurrayBenny LaMarr
- Wade BotelerJack Diggs
Stills
Themes
jewelryloyaltythiefpre-codecriminal rehabilitation