An RCMP officer is on the trail of a woodsman accused of murdering a man who wronged him. Circumstances arise in which the fugitive saves the Mountie's life, and the Mountie falls in love with the man's daughter.


If you love old-school melodrama and blocky 1930s acting, In Line of Duty is a fun, dusty little relic to spend an hour on. Don't watch this if you need fast pacing or actual Canadian accents, because you won't find them here. But for fans of early talkie outdoor adventures, it has a weird charm. 🌲 The story is about...

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"If you love old-school melodrama and blocky 1930s acting, In Line of Duty is a fun, dusty little relic to spend an hour on. Don't watch this if you need fast pacing or actual Canadian accents, because you won't find them here. But for fans of early talkie outdoor adventures, it has a weird charm. 🌲 The story is about as simple as it gets. James Murray plays the Mountie, and he looks very handsome but also incredibly stiff in his uniform. He is hunting down a woodsman played by Noah Beery, who ..."
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