Dragnet
“LUST...for riches. LOVE...of jewels. LURES her to doom!”
Synopsis
Scotland Yard Inspector Geoffrey James comes to the United States looking for a band of international gem-thieves who have smuggled a rich load of jewels from England to America via a trans-ocean airline. Anne Hogan, an airline hostess, aids him in his quest.
Top Cast
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Henry Wilcoxon
Inspector Geoffrey James
Mary Brian
Anne Hogan
Douglass Dumbrille
Frank Farrington
Virginia Dale
Irene Trilling
Tom Fadden
Amos Wright
Edward Earle
District Attorney
Robert Kent
Police Lt. Ricco
Ralph Dunn
Police Sgt. Martin
Maxine Semon
Molly
Don C. Harvey
Police Sgt. Blake
Bert Conway
Police Officer
Douglas Evans
Radio Announcer
Paul Newlan
Henchman
Allan Nixon
Lt. Ashley
Hugh Prosser
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Conn, Barbara Worth, Harry Essex
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- Dragnet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Fortune Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Maurice Conn, Barbara Worth, Harry Essex
Irving Gertz
James S. Brown Jr.
Paul Landres
Maurice Conn
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Conn
Producer
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Paul Landres
Editor
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Maurice Conn
Writer
Barbara Worth
Writer
Harry Essex
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 Dragnet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragnet about?
Scotland Yard Inspector Geoffrey James comes to the United States looking for a band of international gem-thieves who have smuggled a rich load of jewels from England to America via a trans-ocean airline. Anne Hogan, an airline hostess, aids him in his quest.
Who directed Dragnet?
Dragnet was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Dragnet?
The principal cast of Dragnet includes Henry Wilcoxon, Mary Brian, Douglass Dumbrille, Virginia Dale, Tom Fadden.
When was Dragnet released and how long is it?
Dragnet was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Dragnet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragnet was composed by Irving Gertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragnet?
Dragnet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).