The cop
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | The cop |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1928 |
| length | 77 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Donald Crisp |
| script | Tay Garnett |
| production | Ralph J. Block |
| camera | Arthur C. Miller |
| cut | Barbara Hunter |
| occupation | |
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The Cop is an American crime film from 1928. The screenplay of the silent film is based on a story by Elliot Clawson .
action
The police novice Pete Smith is assigned to the gang leader Scarface Marcas. Smith and Marcas were friends once, when Smith wasn't a cop. He had taken care of the wounded gangster, who ran away with his coat and money.
When Pete's friend, Sergeant Coughlin, dies in a shootout with Marcas, he redoubles his efforts. In simple clothes he can approach Marcas, who does not recognize him, and shoot him. This enables Pete to free Mary Monks, who is being held like a prisoner by Marcas.
Awards
In 1930 Elliot Clawson was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay .
background
The film premiered on August 20, 1928.
Stephen Goosson was the production designer for the film .
Web links
- The cop in the Internet Movie Database (English)