The Cop (1928 film)

• William Boyd: Pete Smith
• Robert Armstrong: Scarface Marcas
• Alan Hale Sr.: . Mather
• Jacqueline Logan: Mary Mnks
• Tom Kennedy: Sergeant Coughlin

The Cop is an American crime film from the year 1928. The screenplay of the silent film based on a story by Elliot Clawson.

Action

The police newcomer Pete Smith is set to the band leader Scarface Marcas. Smith and Marcas were once friends when Smith was still not a cop. He had supplied the wounded gangster, who has, however, made ​​with his coat and money from the dust.

As Pete's friend, Sergeant Coughlin, dies in a shootout with Marcas, he doubled his efforts. In simple clothes he can get at Marcas, who does not recognize him, and shoot him. As a result, Pete also exempt the interest held by Marcas like a prisoner Mary Monks.

Awards

1930 Elliot Clawson was nominated for Best Screenplay Oscar in the category.

Background

Premiered the movie on 20 August 1928.

Designer of the film was Stephen Goosson.