The Cop
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Synopsis
Pete Smith, a lift bridge operator in a harbor, feels lonely in his cabin, his only visitor being a policeman on patrol, Sgt. Coughlin. One night, after hearing shots, Smith gives shelter to a wounded man, whom he hides from Coughlin. Before leaving, the man, Marcas, promises to return the favor and the coat he borrows from him. Later, Smith enters the police, and his chief, Mather, suspects he is protecting Marcas, who is actually a gangster. Marcas sends a girl, Mary Monks, to deliver a luxurious coat with a fur collar to Smith. Pete and Mary get along well, and for his sake, she betrays Marcas, who is eventually shot to death by the cops, after having stopped his mob from killing Smith. Mary goes away alone into the night, and when Mather finds out that Pete is protecting her, he drops away the evidence of her presence on the spot.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Tay Garnett, Elliott J. Clawson, John W. Krafft
- Original Title
- The Cop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Tay Garnett, Elliott J. Clawson, John W. Krafft
Ralph Block
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Tay Garnett
Writer
John W. Krafft
Writer
Ralph Block
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cop
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What is The Cop about?
Pete Smith, a lift bridge operator in a harbor, feels lonely in his cabin, his only visitor being a policeman on patrol, Sgt. Coughlin. One night, after hearing shots, Smith gives shelter to a wounded man, whom he hides from Coughlin. Before leaving, the man, Marcas, promises to return the favor and the coat he borrows from him. Later, Smith enters the police, and his chief, Mather, suspects he is protecting Marcas, who is actually a gangster. Marcas sends a girl, Mary Monks, to deliver a luxurious coat with a fur collar to Smith. Pete and Mary get along well, and for his sake, she betrays Marcas, who is eventually shot to death by the cops, after having stopped his mob from killing Smith. Mary goes away alone into the night, and when Mather finds out that Pete is protecting her, he drops away the evidence of her presence on the spot.
Who directed The Cop?
The Cop was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in The Cop?
The principal cast of The Cop includes William Boyd, Alan Hale, Jacqueline Logan, Robert Armstrong, Tom Kennedy.
When was The Cop released and how long is it?
The Cop was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cop?
The Cop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).