Wanted by the Police(1938)
Wanted by the Police Synopsis
A young man, Danny, decides to get a job in order to support his mother. He's hired to work in a garage, but soon finds himself being implicated in a stolen-car racket.
Wanted by the Police (1938) is a drama film directed by Howard Bretherton, released on September 21, 1938 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Frankie Darro, Evalyn Knapp, Robert Kent and Matty Fain. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Bretherton
- Writers:
- Sally Sandlin, Renaud Hoffman, Wellyn Totman
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Wanted by the Police Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Darro
as Danny Murphy
Evalyn Knapp
as Kathleen Murphy
Robert Kent
as Policeman Mike O'Leary
Matty Fain
as Williams
Lillian Elliott
as Mrs. Murphy
Don Rowan
as Owens
Mauritz Hugo
as Marty
- Walter Merrill
Walter Merrill
as Trigger
Ralph Peters
as Jess
Thelma White
as Lillian
Willy Castello
as Russo
Horace McMahon
as Russo's Chief Henchman
Key crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton, written by Sally Sandlin, Renaud Hoffman and Wellyn Totman.
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Wanted by the Police Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Wanted by the Police – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Wanted by the Police?
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The main cast of Wanted by the Police (1938) includes Frankie Darro, Evalyn Knapp, Robert Kent, Matty Fain and Lillian Elliott. The film was directed by Howard Bretherton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wanted by the Police released?
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Wanted by the Police was released on September 21, 1938 and runs for 59m.
Is Wanted by the Police worth watching?
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Wanted by the Police (1938) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.