The Rookie Cop
1939 film
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The Rookie Cop is a 1939 crime film directed by David Howard and starring Tim Holt as a rookie cop who wants to prove his friend wasn't involved with a robbery. The film also stars Virginia Weidler, Janet Shaw, Frank M. Thomas, and Muriel Evans.
Directed byDavid Howard
Written byGuy K. Austin
Earl Johnson
Earl Johnson
Screenplay byMorton Grant
Jo Pagano
Jo Pagano
Produced byBert Gilroy
| The Rookie Cop | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | David Howard |
| Written by | Guy K. Austin Earl Johnson |
| Screenplay by | Morton Grant Jo Pagano |
| Produced by | Bert Gilroy |
| Starring | Tim Holt Virginia Weidler Janet Shaw |
| Cinematography | Harry J. Wild |
| Edited by | Frederic Knudtson |
| Music by | Roy Webb |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 mins |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $77,000[2][3] |
| Box office | $162,000[2] |
Plot
Cast
- Tim Holt as Clem Maitland
- Virginia Weidler as Nicey
- Janet Shaw as Gerry Lane
- Frank M. Thomas as Police Chief Gordon H. Lane
- Robert Emmett Keane as Commissioner Hugh Thomas
- Monte Montague as Tom Hadley/'Monte' – Henchman
- Don Brodie as Frank 'Frankie' Dixon
- Ralf Harolde as Joey Anderman – Roadhouse Owner
- Muriel Evans as Fern – Joey's Girl
- Ace the Wonder Dog as Ace
Reception
The film made a profit of $18,000.[2]
The Los Angeles Times called it "an unusually agreeable picture".[4]
