The Cradle of Courage

Summary

From the murky depths of pre-war street life emerges 'Square' Kelly, a figure etched by the hard lines of a criminal past, whose very moniker suggests a certain rigid adherence to his illicit craft. The cataclysm of the First World War, however, becomes an unlikely crucible for his spirit, forging a new identity amidst the visceral chaos of the trenches. Upon his return, divested of his former allegiances and imbued with a nascent sense of civic duty, Kelly is swayed by a wartime comrade to don the uniform of law enforcement. This dramatic volte-face propels him into a profound ethical labyrinth, as his beat inevitably leads him into direct confrontation with the shadowy remnants of his old syndicate – the very individuals who once comprised his criminal fraternity. His odyssey thus transforms into an intricate dance on the precipice of loyalty and justice, a visceral struggle between the man he was and the man he strives to become, all played out against the unforgiving backdrop of societal reintegration.

Synopsis

Former crook 'Square' Kelly serves in the First World War. When he returns from the war, one of his comrades-in-arms convinces him to join the police force. But Kelly finds himself confronting the very criminals who made up his old gang.