Tear Gas Squad (1940)
The first explosive story of the law's chemical warfare against gangdom ... and the suicide squad that wages it!
A brash night club singer becomes a cop to impress a woman.
Director: Terry O. Morse
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: May 4, 1940
Cast
- Dennis Morgan - Tommy McCabe
- John Payne - [Sergeant] Bill Morrissey
- Gloria Dickson - Jerry Sullivan
- George Reeves - Joe McCabe
- Frank Wilcox - Sergeant [Ed] Crump
- Herbert Anderson - Pliny Jones
- Julie Stevens - Lois
- Harry Shannon - Lieutenant Sullivan
- Mary Gordon - Mrs. Sullivan
- William Gould - Captain Henderson
Screenplay
- Kenneth Gamet (Screenplay)
- Don Ryan (Screenplay)
- John Langan (Dialogue)
- Charles S. Belden (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editing: Ernest J. Nims, Louis Hesse
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Police Reform and Accountability
Keywords
police, gangster, irish-american, nightclub, singer, b movie, police academy
More Films by Director: Terry O. Morse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tear Gas Squad about?
- A brash night club singer becomes a cop to impress a woman.
- Who directed Tear Gas Squad?
- Tear Gas Squad was directed by Terry O. Morse.
- Who stars in Tear Gas Squad?
- Tear Gas Squad stars Dennis Morgan, John Payne, Gloria Dickson, George Reeves, Frank Wilcox, Herbert Anderson.
- How long is Tear Gas Squad?
- Tear Gas Squad has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Tear Gas Squad?
- Tear Gas Squad is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Tear Gas Squad produced?
- Tear Gas Squad was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tear Gas Squad?
- The themes of Tear Gas Squad include: Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Police Reform and Accountability.