Kick In
1931 · 74 min · ★ 7.5 · Crime, Drama
Chick Hewes is released from prison and finds work as an accountant. Two years later, Chick's crooked friend, Benny LaMarr, to whom he is indebted for past kindnesses, steals a diamond necklace from the home safe of the district attorney. When the district attorney threatens to accuse the police of inefficiency in crime fighting, Garvey, who is campaigning for the office of police commissioner, promises to catch the thief in twenty-four hours.
Directed by Richard Wallace · Written by Bartlett Cormack
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Clara Bow Molly Hewes -
Regis Toomey Chick Hewes -
Wynne Gibson Myrtle Sylvester -
Leslie Fenton Charlie -
Donald Crisp Garvey -
Paul Hurst Detective Whip Fogarty -
Juliette Compton Picadilly Bessie -
James Murray Benny LaMarr -
Wade Boteler Jack Diggs
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