The Drag Net
Synopsis
Captain Timothy 'Two Gun' Nolan is appointed head of the New York detective force, and as his first act, rounds up every criminal in town. Gang boss 'Dapper' Frank Trent stands bail for all of them as independent minor gang-leader. Setting out to get Trent, Nolan moves in on his hideout, assisted by his friend 'Shakespeare.' Trent kills Shakespeare, but makes Nolan believe it is his shot that has done so. Nolan resigns his commission and becomes a drunk. Found unconscious by Trent, he is offered as the pièce de résistance at a gangland banquet which 'The Magpie' attends. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Furthman, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Jules Furthman, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Title
- The Drag Net
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Charles Furthman, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Jules Furthman, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Harold Rosson
Helen Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Charles Furthman
Writer
Helen Lewis
Editor
Jules Furthman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drag Net
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What is The Drag Net about?
Captain Timothy 'Two Gun' Nolan is appointed head of the New York detective force, and as his first act, rounds up every criminal in town. Gang boss 'Dapper' Frank Trent stands bail for all of them as independent minor gang-leader. Setting out to get Trent, Nolan moves in on his hideout, assisted by his friend 'Shakespeare.' Trent kills Shakespeare, but makes Nolan believe it is his shot that has done so. Nolan resigns his commission and becomes a drunk. Found unconscious by Trent, he is offered as the pièce de résistance at a gangland banquet which 'The Magpie' attends. A lost film.
Who directed The Drag Net?
The Drag Net was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Drag Net?
The principal cast of The Drag Net includes George Bancroft, William Powell, Evelyn Brent, Fred Kohler, Francis McDonald.
When was The Drag Net released and how long is it?
The Drag Net was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.