The Shield of Honor
An epic tale of the every-day hero in times of peace-The American Policeman
NR 1927 · 64 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Crime
Diamond thieves have infiltrated the staff of O'Day Jewelry. The Los Angeles Police Dept. employs their newest weapon, an airplane, to help smash the diamond theft ring.
Directed by Emory Johnson · Written by Leigh Jason
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Neil Hamilton Jack MacDowell -
Dorothy Gulliver Gwen O'Day -
Ralph Lewis Dan MacDowell -
Nigel Barrie Robert Chandler -
Claire McDowell Mrs. MacDowell -
Fred Esmelton Howard aka Matthew O'Day -
Harry Northrup A.E. Blair -
Thelma Todd Rose aka Flora Fisher - D David Kirby Red
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Joseph W. Girard Chief of Police Davison -
William Bakewell Jerry MacDowell
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