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April Showers

1923-10-21 · 60 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Romance

Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film.

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Directors
Tom Forman
Production companies
B.P. Schulberg Productions, Preferred Pictures, Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Colleen MooreColleen MooreMaggie Muldoon
Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanDanny O'Rourke
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordMiriam Welton
Priscilla BonnerPriscilla BonnerShannon O'Rourke
Tom McGuireTom McGuireLieutenant Muldoon
Myrtle VaneMyrtle VaneMrs. O'Rourke

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