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The Drag Net (1928)

Movie ★ 6.5 80 min

Crime Drama

Captain Timothy 'Two Gun' Nolan is appointed head of the New York detective force, and as his first act, rounds up every criminal in town. Gang boss 'Dapper' Frank Trent stands bail for all of them as independent minor gang-leader. Setting out to get Trent, Nolan moves in on his hideout, assisted by his friend 'Shakespeare.' Trent kills Shakespeare, but makes Nolan believe it is his shot that has done so. Nolan resigns his commission and becomes a drunk. Found unconscious by Trent, he is offered as the pièce de résistance at a gangland banquet which 'The Magpie' attends. A lost film.

Josef von Sternberg Director Jules Furthman Writer Charles Furthman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 1, 1928
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0018849
Language
Studio
, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation

Themes

Cast

George Bancroft George Bancroft Two-Gun Nolan William Powell William Powell Dapper Frank Trent Evelyn Brent Evelyn Brent The Magpie Fred Kohler Fred Kohler 'Gabby' Steve Francis McDonald Francis McDonald Sniper Dawson Leslie Fenton Leslie Fenton Shakespeare

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Drag Net about?
Captain Timothy 'Two Gun' Nolan is appointed head of the New York detective force, and as his first act, rounds up every criminal in town. Gang boss 'Dapper' Frank Trent stands bail for all of them as independent minor gang-leader. Setting out to get Trent, Nolan moves in on his hideout, assisted by his friend 'Shakespeare.' Trent kills Shakespeare, but makes Nolan believe it is his shot that has done so. Nolan resigns his commission and becomes a drunk. Found unconscious by Trent, he is offered as the pièce de résistance at a gangland banquet which 'The Magpie' attends. A lost film.
Who directed The Drag Net?
The Drag Net was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Drag Net?
The Drag Net stars George Bancroft, William Powell, Evelyn Brent, Fred Kohler.
When was The Drag Net released?
The Drag Net is a 1928 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Drag Net?
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