The Rookie Cop
“CRIME IS TROUGH!”
Synopsis
A rookie cop tries to prove his friend is innocent of a robbery, despite the police commissioner's objection to his use of a trained German Shepherd dog named Ace.
Top Cast
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Tim Holt
Clem Maitland
Virginia Weidler
Nicey
Janet Shaw
Gerry Lane
Frank M. Thomas
Police Chief Gordon H. Lane
Robert Emmett Keane
Commissioner Hugh Thomas
Monte Montague
Tom Hadley / Monte, a Henchman
Don Brodie
Frank 'Frankie' Dixon
Ralf Harolde
Joey Anderman, Roadhouse Owner
Muriel Evans
Fern, Joey's Girl
Ace the Wonder Dog
Ace
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Pagano, Morton Grant
- Original Title
- The Rookie Cop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Howard
Jo Pagano, Morton Grant, Guy K. Austin, Earl Johnson
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
David Howard
Director
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Jo Pagano
Screenplay
Morton Grant
Screenplay
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Rookie Cop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rookie Cop about?
A rookie cop tries to prove his friend is innocent of a robbery, despite the police commissioner's objection to his use of a trained German Shepherd dog named Ace.
Who directed The Rookie Cop?
The Rookie Cop was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in The Rookie Cop?
The principal cast of The Rookie Cop includes Tim Holt, Virginia Weidler, Janet Shaw, Frank M. Thomas, Robert Emmett Keane.
When was The Rookie Cop released and how long is it?
The Rookie Cop was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rookie Cop?
The Rookie Cop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).