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
Release Date: January 22, 1931
Cast
- W.T. Ellwanger - Police Commissioner Wally Galvin
- Frances Day - Mrs Galvin
- Walter Armitage - Bradshaw
- Albert Whelan - Irish Cop
- Percy Parsons - Kelly
Screenplay
- W.T. Ellwanger (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
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.