Two former crooks, Eddie Ellison and Larry Scott, who have decided that they want to go straight, take a variety of jobs but always have to leave when their nemesis, Detective Harry Welch finds them. Two days after they are forced to quit their most recent jobs, as chauffeurs to the wealthy Carson family, a pearl necklace is discovered to be missing, Welch assumes that the two are responsible for the crime.
If you're looking for something to put on while you're folding laundry or just want to see what a 'reform' story looked like nearly a hundred years ago, Square Crooks is worth a look. It’s a silent film from 1928, so obviously, don't expect 4K visuals or any talking. It’s perfect for people who love that 1920s aesthet...
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"If you're looking for something to put on while you're folding laundry or just want to see what a 'reform' story looked like nearly a hundred years ago, Square Crooks is worth a look. It’s a silent film from 1928, so obviously, don't expect 4K visuals or any talking. It’s perfect for people who love that 1920s aesthetic—think flat caps, old cars, and very expressive eyebrow acting. If you hate slow-moving plots where the conflict could be solved by one honest conversation, you might find yourse..."
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