The Fighting Rookie (1934)
Patrolman Jim Trent (Jack La Rue) hears the screams of a woman and rushes to her aid in an upstairs apartment. Inside, he is hit on the head and whiskey poured on his uniform. Gangster Louis Cantor (Mathew Betz) and his henchmen have used this ruse to get him off his beat in order to rob a warehouse. The Police Commissioner (DeWitt Jennings), knowing Trent is innocent, suggests he be dismissed from the force and get a job with the gang. At Cantor's swank gambling establishment Trent finds his girlfriend, Molly Malone (Ada Ince), who has been searching for him. With the evidence he has gathered, Trent captures Cantor and calls for the police.
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: May 15, 1934
Cast
- Jack La Rue - Patrolman Jim Trent
- Ada Ince - Molly Malone
- DeWitt Jennings - Police Commissioner
- Matthew Betz - Lewis Cantor
- Arthur Belasco - Bates
- Hal Taliaferro - Gambler
Screenplay
- Homer King Gordon (Story)
- George Morgan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: James S. Brown Jr.
Editing: Fred Bain
Production: Scott-Bennet Production
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fighting Rookie about?
- Patrolman Jim Trent (Jack La Rue) hears the screams of a woman and rushes to her aid in an upstairs apartment. Inside, he is hit on the head and whiskey poured on his uniform. Gangster Louis Cantor (Mathew Betz) and his henchmen have used this ruse to get him off his beat in order to rob a warehouse. The Police Commissioner (DeWitt Jennings), knowing Trent is innocent, suggests he be dismissed from the force and get a job with the gang. At Cantor's swank gambling establishment Trent finds his girlfriend, Molly Malone (Ada Ince), who has been searching for him. With the evidence he has gathered, Trent captures Cantor and calls for the police.
- Who directed The Fighting Rookie?
- The Fighting Rookie was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
- Who stars in The Fighting Rookie?
- The Fighting Rookie stars Jack La Rue, Ada Ince, DeWitt Jennings, Matthew Betz, Arthur Belasco, Hal Taliaferro.
- How long is The Fighting Rookie?
- The Fighting Rookie has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is The Fighting Rookie?
- The Fighting Rookie is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Fighting Rookie produced?
- The Fighting Rookie was produced in United States of America.