Partners in Crime (1928)

65 mins | Comedy-drama | 17 March 1928

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HISTORY

According to a production chart in the 7 Jan 1928 Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World, work began on Partners in Crime on 19 Dec 1927. ...

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According to a production chart in the 7 Jan 1928 Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World, work began on Partners in Crime on 19 Dec 1927.

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SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
7 Jan 1928
p. 43
Film Daily
6 May 1928
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New York Times
30 Apr 1928
p. 18
Variety
2 May 1928
p. 14
DETAILS
Release Date:
17 March 1928
Production Date:
began 19 Dec 1927
Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Paramount Famous Lasky Corp.
17 March 1928
LP25085
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Duration(in mins):
65
Length(in feet):
6,600
Length(in reels):
7
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

After being dismissed for imitating his boss's voice on radio, former Assistant District Attorney Richard Deming witnesses a store robbery and is taken captive by the criminals. Suspected of the crime, he is sought by the police, but his sweetheart, Marie, convinced of his innocence, enlists the help of two friends, a newspaper reporter and a half-witted detective. Hoping to win the girl's favor, the two go to the gangsters' hideout, encounter a violent gang war, and accidently set off a case of police tear bombs. The police, summoned by Marie, arrive just in time to save the kidnaped ...

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After being dismissed for imitating his boss's voice on radio, former Assistant District Attorney Richard Deming witnesses a store robbery and is taken captive by the criminals. Suspected of the crime, he is sought by the police, but his sweetheart, Marie, convinced of his innocence, enlists the help of two friends, a newspaper reporter and a half-witted detective. Hoping to win the girl's favor, the two go to the gangsters' hideout, encounter a violent gang war, and accidently set off a case of police tear bombs. The police, summoned by Marie, arrive just in time to save the kidnaped attorney.

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GENRE
Genre:
Sub-genre:
Crime


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Legend
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Partially Viewed
Offscreen Credit
Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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