Radio Patrol
Radio Patrol

Radio Patrol

1932Movie65 minEnglish

A policeman in need of money is persuaded to take a $1000 bribe to stay away the night a packing house is to be robbed.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Richard ThorpeGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

When a police officer is murdered, his ambitious younger brother, who dreams of following in his footsteps, goes undercover to expose the criminal ring responsible. He navigates the dangerous underworld, facing betrayal and close calls as he gets closer to the truth. The film culminates in a tense confrontation where justice is sought for his fallen sibling.

Critical Reception

As a product of its time, "Radio Patrol" was a typical crime melodrama that likely served its B-movie purpose, offering straightforward thrills and a clear moral narrative. Contemporary reviews, if they existed in a widely preserved form, would likely have focused on its fast-paced action and familiar tropes within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A serviceable early crime drama with standard plot elements.
  • Features a determined protagonist seeking justice for a fallen comrade.
  • Reflects the crime and detection themes popular in early sound cinema.

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Fun Fact

While not a major hit, 'Radio Patrol' is a notable example of the early sound era's crime films, predating many of the more famous gangster movies that would follow.

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