Knight Duty
Synopsis
Harry is a hobo, one step ahead of the law. After accidentally foiling a purse snatcher, he cadges a ride on a flatbed truck, is knocked out when a wax figure falls on him during the ride, and is carried into a museum by someone thinking he's another manikin. Inside, it takes him a while to figure out that he's among dummies. Then, two enterprising jewel thieves arrive to steal the museum director's priceless ruby. Cops are on hand as well: when the ruby goes missing, Harry may be the perfect fall guy. Can Harry stay away from the cops, foil the theft, and behave heroically in front of the museum director's daughter, the same woman whose purse he saved that morning?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Ward
- Original Title
- Knight Duty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Educational Films Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Dean Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Director
Dean Ward
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knight Duty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knight Duty about?
Harry is a hobo, one step ahead of the law. After accidentally foiling a purse snatcher, he cadges a ride on a flatbed truck, is knocked out when a wax figure falls on him during the ride, and is carried into a museum by someone thinking he's another manikin. Inside, it takes him a while to figure out that he's among dummies. Then, two enterprising jewel thieves arrive to steal the museum director's priceless ruby. Cops are on hand as well: when the ruby goes missing, Harry may be the perfect fall guy. Can Harry stay away from the cops, foil the theft, and behave heroically in front of the museum director's daughter, the same woman whose purse he saved that morning?
Who directed Knight Duty?
Knight Duty was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
Who stars in Knight Duty?
The principal cast of Knight Duty includes Harry Langdon, Vernon Dent, Matthew Betz, Lita Chevret, Nell O'Day.
When was Knight Duty released and how long is it?
Knight Duty was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 21m.