Partners in Crime
After being dismissed for imitating his boss's voice on radio, former Assistant District Attorney Richard Deming witnesses a store robbery and is taken captive by the criminals. Suspected of the crime, he is sought by the police, but his sweetheart, Marie, convinced of his innocence, enlists the help of two friends, a newspaper reporter and a half-witted detective. Hoping to win the girl's favor, the two go to the gangsters' hideout, encounter a violent gang war, and accidently set off a case of police tear bombs. The police, summoned by Marie, arrive just in time to save the kidnaped attorney.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1928 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime |
| Director | Frank R. Strayer |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedic plot by relying on a rapid succession of misunderstandings and chance encounters. It explores the contrast between the pompous world of the law and the absurd realm of criminals, turning a case of mistaken identity into a whirlwind adventure.
What lingers after the final reel is the cheerful chaos of gang wars and accidental tear gas, all resolved by the most unlikely heroes. A silent-era romp that proves innocence can be won through sheer, hilarious bedlam. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank R. Strayer
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, ready for vintage, fast-paced mischief.
🎭 Cast
Wallace Beery
Detective Mike Doolan
Raymond Hatton
'Scoop' McGee, The Reporter
Mary Brian
Marie Burke, The Cigarette Girl
William Powell
Smith
Jack Luden
Richard Demming, Assistant DistrictAttorney
Arthur Housman
Barton
Albert Roccardi
Kanelli, The Restaurant Owner
Joseph W. Girard
Chief of Police
George Irving
B.R. Carnwall
Bruce Gordon
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