Dragnet
"LUST...for riches. LOVE...of jewels. LURES her to doom!"
Originally released in 1947. Dragnet is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Leslie Goodwins. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Wilcoxon, Mary Brian, and Douglass Dumbrille
Synopsis
Scotland Yard Inspector Geoffrey James comes to the United States looking for a band of international gem-thieves who have smuggled a rich load of jewels from England to America via a trans-ocean airline. Mary Hogan, an airline hostess, aids him in his quest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Wilcoxon
as Inspector Geoffrey James
Mary Brian
as Anne Hogan
Douglass Dumbrille
as Frank Farrington
Virginia Dale
as Irene Trilling
Tom Fadden
as Amos Wright
Edward Earle
as District Attorney
Robert Kent
as Police Lt. Ricco
Ralph Dunn
as Police Sgt. Martin
Maxine Semon
as Molly
Don C. Harvey
as Police Sgt. Blake
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fortune Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dragnet about?
Scotland Yard Inspector Geoffrey James comes to the United States looking for a band of international gem-thieves who have smuggled a rich load of jewels from England to America via a trans-ocean a...
Who directed Dragnet?
Dragnet was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
How long is Dragnet?
Dragnet has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Dragnet released?
Dragnet was released on August 16, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dragnet?
The main cast of Dragnet includes Henry Wilcoxon, Mary Brian, Douglass Dumbrille, Virginia Dale, Tom Fadden.