
East of Broadway
Synopsis
East Side boy Peter Mullaney longs to become a policeman. He goes to the training school but is turned down because he is not up to the standard of height, until he demonstrates his prowess by knocking down a big bully. The Commissioner, who has high ideas of the necessary mental equipment to improve the force, gives him a chance if he rates high in the written examination. He misses one question and is turned down, but begs permission to wear the uniform one night, in order not to disappoint his sweetheart, Judy. His chance comes when burglars invade a house and shoot his friend Officer Gaffney. Peter knocks both out but lands in a hospital himself. When he recovers, the Commissioner pins a policeman’s shield on him, and he declares his love for Judy.
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November 23, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schofield
- Original Title
- East of Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Encore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Paul Schofield, Richard Connell
Lucien N. Andriot
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Paul Schofield
Screenplay
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About East of Broadway
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What is East of Broadway about?
East Side boy Peter Mullaney longs to become a policeman. He goes to the training school but is turned down because he is not up to the standard of height, until he demonstrates his prowess by knocking down a big bully. The Commissioner, who has high ideas of the necessary mental equipment to improve the force, gives him a chance if he rates high in the written examination. He misses one question and is turned down, but begs permission to wear the uniform one night, in order not to disappoint his sweetheart, Judy. His chance comes when burglars invade a house and shoot his friend Officer Gaffney. Peter knocks both out but lands in a hospital himself. When he recovers, the Commissioner pins a policeman’s shield on him, and he declares his love for Judy.
Who directed East of Broadway?
East of Broadway was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in East of Broadway?
The principal cast of East of Broadway includes Owen Moore, Marguerite De La Motte, Mary Carr, Eddie Gribbon, Francis McDonald.
When was East of Broadway released and how long is it?
East of Broadway was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

















