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I Take This Oath

  • 19401940
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 7m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Joyce Compton, Gordon Jones, J. Farrell MacDonald, and Craig Reynolds in I Take This Oath (1940)
  • Crime
  • Drama
The trials and tribulations of a group of newly sworn-in police officers.The trials and tribulations of a group of newly sworn-in police officers.The trials and tribulations of a group of newly sworn-in police officers.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
116
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  • Director
    • Sam Newfield
  • Writers
    • William A. Ullman Jr.(original story)
    • George Bricker(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gordon Jones
    • Joyce Compton
    • Craig Reynolds
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  • Director
    • Sam Newfield
  • Writers
    • William A. Ullman Jr.(original story)
    • George Bricker(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gordon Jones
    • Joyce Compton
    • Craig Reynolds
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    Gordon Jones
    Gordon Jones
    • Steve Hanaganas Steve Hanagan
    Joyce Compton
    Joyce Compton
    • Betty Caseyas Betty Casey
    Craig Reynolds
    Craig Reynolds
    • Joe Kellyas Joe Kelly
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    • Insp. Tim Ryanas Insp. Tim Ryan
    Veda Ann Borg
    Veda Ann Borg
    • Floas Flo
    Mary Gordon
    Mary Gordon
    • Mrs. Eileen Hanaganas Mrs. Eileen Hanagan
    Robert Homans
    Robert Homans
    • Mike Hanaganas Mike Hanagan
    Sam Flint
    Sam Flint
    • Uncle Jim Kellyas Uncle Jim Kelly
    Guy Usher
    • Police Capt. Caseyas Police Capt. Casey
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Burlyas Burly
    Edward Peil Sr.
    Edward Peil Sr.
    • Police Sgt. Rileyas Police Sgt. Riley
    Budd Buster
    Budd Buster
    • Jonesas Jones
    Lester Dorr
    Lester Dorr
    • Cotton Club Doormanas Cotton Club Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    Kenne Duncan
    Kenne Duncan
    • Car-Rental Clerkas Car-Rental Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Harvey
    Harry Harvey
    • Photographeras Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram
    • Mannyas Manny
    • (uncredited)
    Bruce Mitchell
    • Jerryas Jerry
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • Court Clerkas Court Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Newfield
    • Writers
      • William A. Ullman Jr.(original story)
      • George Bricker(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Steve Hannigan, joins the police force as a rookie after his father, a veteran policeman, has been murdered by a bomb placed by racketeers. Steve intends to find the gang-leader responsible for his father's death. He frequents gangster hangouts, searching for a clue, and starts to neglect his Police-school classes, where he is training under the supervision of his sweetheart's father, Captain Casey. He temporarily loses his police badge, but continues his quest. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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    • Taglines
      • A Romantic and Exciting Melodrama of the Metropolitan "Rookie" Bluecoats
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Approved
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    • Trivia
      This was the first film released by PRC Pictures.

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    5/10
    Taking Up
    Producer's Releasing Corporation had a reputation for turning out lackluster product with their movies. But this first PRC film was not all that bad. It starred Gordon Jones who before he became beefy and goofy did some lead roles and serious ones in B films. I Take This Oath tells the story of a young man who joins the police force to avenge the death of his father Robert Homans. Homans was trying to find the secret crime boss of his city when he was killed by a bomb.

    Obviously he was getting too close and Jones picks up where his father left off. He also joins the police force taking the examination with his friend Craig Reynolds whom he entrusts his girl Joyce Compton to escort as she's a girl who likes to step out. Jones is on a mission and he will let nothing stand in his way.

    I Take This Oath is an OK noir film and PRC at least started on an acceptable note. Too bad it didn't live up to expectations.
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    • Release date
      • May 20, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Police Rookie
    • Production company
      • Sigmund Neufeld Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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