The Shield of Honor
“An epic tale of the every-day hero in times of peace-The American Policeman”
Synopsis
Diamond thieves have infiltrated the staff of O'Day Jewelry. The Los Angeles Police Dept. employs their newest weapon, an airplane, to help smash the diamond theft ring.
Top Cast
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Neil Hamilton
Jack MacDowell
Dorothy Gulliver
Gwen O'Day
Ralph Lewis
Dan MacDowell
Nigel Barrie
Robert Chandler
Claire McDowell
Mrs. MacDowell
Fred Esmelton
Howard aka Matthew O'Day
Harry Northrup
A.E. Blair
Thelma Todd
Rose aka Flora Fisher
David Kirby
Red
Joseph W. Girard
Chief of Police Davison
William Bakewell
Jerry MacDowell
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emory Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Leigh Jason, Viola Brothers Shore, Gladys Lehman, Emilie Johnson
- Original Title
- The Shield of Honor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emory Johnson
Leigh Jason, Viola Brothers Shore, Gladys Lehman, Emilie Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Emory Johnson
Director
Leigh Jason
Writer
Viola Brothers Shore
Writer
Gladys Lehman
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shield of Honor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shield of Honor about?
Diamond thieves have infiltrated the staff of O'Day Jewelry. The Los Angeles Police Dept. employs their newest weapon, an airplane, to help smash the diamond theft ring.
Who directed The Shield of Honor?
The Shield of Honor was directed by Emory Johnson.
Who stars in The Shield of Honor?
The principal cast of The Shield of Honor includes Neil Hamilton, Dorothy Gulliver, Ralph Lewis, Nigel Barrie, Claire McDowell.
When was The Shield of Honor released and how long is it?
The Shield of Honor was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shield of Honor?
The Shield of Honor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).