The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
Johnny Carroll joins a gang of thieves and is arrested by Detective McQuade for picking Judge Kerrigan's pocket. However, the judge remembers Johnny from his hometown of Meadville, and persuades him to reform. The young man returns home, takes a job in a grocery store, and renews his romance with Betty Bedford. Later, Johnny's former gang arrive in town and again try to recruit him. They induce him to crack the safe in Mr. Bedford's store, threatening to reveal his criminal past if he refuses. Upon opening the safe, Johnny refuses to be a party to the crime and fights the gang. Betty hears the commotion and returns with help. After the thieves are captured, Johnny and Betty are married.
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William K. HowardDirector
- John StoneWriter
Cast
- Johnnie WalkerJohnny Carroll
- Edna MurphyBetty Bedford
- Hayward MackBill Homer
- Laura La PlanteMay Laverne
- Wilbur HigbyJudge Kerrigan
- Harry ToddBetty's Father
- Jack BrammallReddy
- Nanine WrightJohnny's Mother
- Al FremontDetective McQuade
Themes
1937 fox vault fire