Boomerang Bill
“The story of a life that the world called bad. But when you've thrilled and laughed and cried through it all, you'll see how little the world really knew.”
Synopsis
When New York City police officer O'Malley learns of a young man who is about to embark on a life of crime by taking part in a robbery, he takes the boy aside and tells him the story of Boomerang Bill, another wanna-be gangster who wanted to be a big shot in the New York crime scene. It seems that Bill fell for a pretty young dance-hall girl, and went up against local gang boss Tony the Wop when he insulted her. Tony, who never forgot a slight, found a way to make things very, very tough for Boomerang Bill, in a way that he never saw coming.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Terriss
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Boyle, Doty Hobart
- Original Title
- Boomerang Bill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Terriss
Jack Boyle, Doty Hobart
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Terriss
Director
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 Boomerang Bill
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What is Boomerang Bill about?
When New York City police officer O'Malley learns of a young man who is about to embark on a life of crime by taking part in a robbery, he takes the boy aside and tells him the story of Boomerang Bill, another wanna-be gangster who wanted to be a big shot in the New York crime scene. It seems that Bill fell for a pretty young dance-hall girl, and went up against local gang boss Tony the Wop when he insulted her. Tony, who never forgot a slight, found a way to make things very, very tough for Boomerang Bill, in a way that he never saw coming.
Who directed Boomerang Bill?
Boomerang Bill was directed by Tom Terriss.
Who stars in Boomerang Bill?
The principal cast of Boomerang Bill includes Lionel Barrymore, Marguerite Marsh, Margaret Seddon, Frank Shannon, Matthew Betz.
When was Boomerang Bill released and how long is it?
Boomerang Bill was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boomerang Bill?
Boomerang Bill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).