A by-the-book patrolman who cares more about the letter of the law than justice feels guilty when his inflexibility sends a family man to prison..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for those black-and-white morality plays from the thirties. If you prefer your cops to have a little more nuance—or at least a little less shouting—you might want to skip this one. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you’re bored, but it’s definitely not...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William Dieterle
Maurice Elvey
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for those black-and-white morality plays from the thirties. If you prefer your cops to have a little more nuance—or at least a little less shouting—you might want to skip this one. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you’re bored, but it’s definitely not going to change your life. Pat O'Malley is the kind of guy who would write you a ticket for jaywalking while your house is burning down. He’s painfully by the book. It’s actually..."
George Bookasta
Gerald Beaumont, Milton Krims, Tom Reed
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