Okay, Chief (1931)

Bradshaw, an Englishman, is arrested for the New York killing of booze racketeer Buck Cooly. Interrogated by police chief Galvin, Bradshaw claims self-defence, but refuses to name the woman he was with at the speakeasy where Cooly was shot, and who could provide the alibi that would exonerate him from a murder charge. Galvin's continued pursuit of the woman's identity eventually leads to an unwelcome surprise.

Director: Bernerd Mainwaring
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 22 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

parody, police corruption, blackface, short film

More Films by Director: Bernerd Mainwaring
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okay, Chief about?
Bradshaw, an Englishman, is arrested for the New York killing of booze racketeer Buck Cooly. Interrogated by police chief Galvin, Bradshaw claims self-defence, but refuses to name the woman he was with at the speakeasy where Cooly was shot, and who could provide the alibi that would exonerate him from a murder charge. Galvin's continued pursuit of the woman's identity eventually leads to an unwelcome surprise.
Who directed Okay, Chief?
Okay, Chief was directed by Bernerd Mainwaring.
Who stars in Okay, Chief?
Okay, Chief stars W.T. Ellwanger, Frances Day, Walter Armitage, Albert Whelan, Percy Parsons.
How long is Okay, Chief?
Okay, Chief has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
What genre is Okay, Chief?
Okay, Chief is a Comedy, Crime film.
Where was Okay, Chief produced?
Okay, Chief was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Okay, Chief?
The themes of Okay, Chief include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.