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The Rookie Cop
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The Rookie Cop

1939-04-28 · 61 min · ★ 5.8

Adventure · Action · Crime

A rookie cop tries to prove his friend is innocent of a robbery, despite the police commissioner's objection to his use of a trained German Shepherd dog named Ace.

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Directors
David Howard
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim HoltTim HoltClem Maitland
Virginia WeidlerVirginia WeidlerNicey
Janet ShawJanet ShawGerry Lane
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasPolice Chief Gordon H. Lane
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneCommissioner Hugh Thomas
Monte MontagueMonte MontagueTom Hadley / Monte, a Henchman
Don BrodieDon BrodieFrank 'Frankie' Dixon
Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeJoey Anderman, Roadhouse Owner
Muriel EvansMuriel EvansFern, Joey's Girl
Ace the Wonder DogAce the Wonder DogAce

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