Officer O'Brien
Originally released in 1930. Officer O'Brien is a crime/drama film. directed by Tay Garnett. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Boyd, Ernest Torrence, and Dorothy Sebastian
Synopsis
Bill O'Brien is promoted to lieutenant in the police department for his arrest of Mike Patello, gang leader and racketeer, for murder. Ruth Dale, who loves Bill, is concerned when her brother, Johnny, who witnessed the murder, proposes to testify against the racketeer. Meanwhile, Captain Antrim informs Bill that his father has just been released from prison and does not know his son is a policeman. On the way from prison, O'Brien (J. P.) meets Limo, a former cockney pal who recognizes Bill and keeps J. P. from seeing his son; later, J. P. arrives intoxicated and is enraged, forcing Bill to knock him unconscious. J. P. is arrested for robbery but returns the loot to save his son from disgrace; Johnny is killed before testifying against Patello, who is released but confronted by J. P., who proves his guilt and, when he struggles with the police, kills him. Bill plans to resign, but confident of Ruth's love, he decides to remain on the force.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1930
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pathé Exchange
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Officer O'Brien about?
Bill O'Brien is promoted to lieutenant in the police department for his arrest of Mike Patello, gang leader and racketeer, for murder. Ruth Dale, who loves Bill, is concerned when her brother, John...
Who directed Officer O'Brien?
Officer O'Brien was directed by Tay Garnett.
How long is Officer O'Brien?
Officer O'Brien has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Officer O'Brien released?
Officer O'Brien was released on February 15, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Officer O'Brien?
The main cast of Officer O'Brien includes William Boyd, Ernest Torrence, Dorothy Sebastian, Russell Gleason, Clyde Cook.