Lights of New York

Lights of New York

The first "All Talking" picture

NR 1928 · 57 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Drama

Eddie is conned into fronting a speakeasy for a local gangster who intends to frame him for the murder of a cop.

Directed by Bryan Foy · Written by Hugh Herbert

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