The Fighting Rookie
Synopsis
Patrolman Jim Trent (Jack La Rue) hears the screams of a woman and rushes to her aid in an upstairs apartment. Inside, he is hit on the head and whiskey poured on his uniform. Gangster Louis Cantor (Mathew Betz) and his henchmen have used this ruse to get him off his beat in order to rob a warehouse. The Police Commissioner (DeWitt Jennings), knowing Trent is innocent, suggests he be dismissed from the force and get a job with the gang. At Cantor's swank gambling establishment Trent finds his girlfriend, Molly Malone (Ada Ince), who has been searching for him. With the evidence he has gathered, Trent captures Cantor and calls for the police.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- George Morgan
- Original Title
- The Fighting Rookie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Scott-Bennet Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
George Morgan, Homer King Gordon
James S. Brown Jr.
Fred Bain
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Lester F. Scott Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Fred Bain
Editor
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Producer
Lester F. Scott Jr.
Producer
George Morgan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Rookie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fighting Rookie about?
Patrolman Jim Trent (Jack La Rue) hears the screams of a woman and rushes to her aid in an upstairs apartment. Inside, he is hit on the head and whiskey poured on his uniform. Gangster Louis Cantor (Mathew Betz) and his henchmen have used this ruse to get him off his beat in order to rob a warehouse. The Police Commissioner (DeWitt Jennings), knowing Trent is innocent, suggests he be dismissed from the force and get a job with the gang. At Cantor's swank gambling establishment Trent finds his girlfriend, Molly Malone (Ada Ince), who has been searching for him. With the evidence he has gathered, Trent captures Cantor and calls for the police.
Who directed The Fighting Rookie?
The Fighting Rookie was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in The Fighting Rookie?
The principal cast of The Fighting Rookie includes Jack La Rue, Ada Ince, DeWitt Jennings, Matthew Betz, Arthur Belasco.
When was The Fighting Rookie released and how long is it?
The Fighting Rookie was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.