Partners in Crime
Synopsis
After being dismissed for imitating his boss's voice on radio, former Assistant District Attorney Richard Deming witnesses a store robbery and is taken captive by the criminals. Suspected of the crime, he is sought by the police, but his sweetheart, Marie, convinced of his innocence, enlists the help of two friends, a newspaper reporter and a half-witted detective. Hoping to win the girl's favor, the two go to the gangsters' hideout, encounter a violent gang war, and accidently set off a case of police tear bombs. The police, summoned by Marie, arrive just in time to save the kidnaped attorney.
Top Cast
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Wallace Beery
Mike Doolan, The Detective
Raymond Hatton
"Scoop" McGee, The Reporter / "Knife" Reagan, Terror of the Underworld
Mary Brian
Marie Burke, The Cigarette Girl
William Powell
Smith
Jack Luden
Richard Deming, Assistant DistrictAttorney
Arthur Housman
Barton
Albert Roccardi
Kanelli, The Restaurant Owner
Joseph W. Girard
Chief of Police
George Irving
B.R. Carnwall
Bruce Gordon
Dodo
Jack Richardson
Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Grover Jones, Gilbert Pratt, George Marion Jr.
- Original Title
- Partners in Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Grover Jones, Gilbert Pratt, George Marion Jr.
William Marshall
William Shea
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
William Marshall
Director of Photography
William Shea
Editor
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 Partners in Crime
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What is Partners in Crime about?
After being dismissed for imitating his boss's voice on radio, former Assistant District Attorney Richard Deming witnesses a store robbery and is taken captive by the criminals. Suspected of the crime, he is sought by the police, but his sweetheart, Marie, convinced of his innocence, enlists the help of two friends, a newspaper reporter and a half-witted detective. Hoping to win the girl's favor, the two go to the gangsters' hideout, encounter a violent gang war, and accidently set off a case of police tear bombs. The police, summoned by Marie, arrive just in time to save the kidnaped attorney.
Who directed Partners in Crime?
Partners in Crime was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Partners in Crime?
The principal cast of Partners in Crime includes Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Mary Brian, William Powell, Jack Luden.
When was Partners in Crime released and how long is it?
Partners in Crime was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Partners in Crime?
Partners in Crime holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).