Jerry Judd, a young cop, is on the trail of a gang of stick-up men who rob jewelry stores. He falls in love with Patricia Barry, who it turns out is the sister of the gang's leader, Blackie.
You Can't Beat the Law is one of those old crime pictures that probably only true devotees of pre-code B-movies will find much to chew on today. If you're looking for slick cinematography or nuanced performances, you'll be disappointed. But if you're like me, someone who enjoys picking apart the weird little choices in...
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"You Can't Beat the Law is one of those old crime pictures that probably only true devotees of pre-code B-movies will find much to chew on today. If you're looking for slick cinematography or nuanced performances, you'll be disappointed. But if you're like me, someone who enjoys picking apart the weird little choices in forgotten cinema, there's a certain charm in its rough edges. Everyone else, honestly, probably give it a miss. The premise is pretty standard: cop Jerry Judd (Charles King) is ho..."
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