Summaries

Undercover cop John Franklin infiltrates a crime syndicate being run by the incarcerated mob boss Rocky Thorpe. Thorpe conducts his business via a short-wave radio concealed in his cell. One day before his scheduled release Thorpe is placed in solitary confinement and Franklin, Thorpe's physical double, takes his place. Soon changes in the gang's activities are subtly made. As Thorpe, Franklin orders the mob to keep careful records of their activities, to gather enough evidence to convict them all. Trouble ensues when Rocky escapes from jail.—Robert

Details

Keywords
  • murder
  • femme fatale
  • police
  • police officer
  • b movie
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date May 22, 1938
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Republic Pictures (I)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 7m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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