Kick In
Chick Hewes is released from prison and finds work as an accountant. Two years later, Chick's crooked friend, Benny LaMarr, to whom he is indebted for past kindnesses, steals a diamond necklace from the home safe of the district attorney. When the district attorney threatens to accuse the police of inefficiency in crime fighting, Garvey, who is campaigning for the office of police commissioner, promises to catch the thief in twenty-four hours.
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Plot Summary
A reformed jewel thief tries to go straight and rebuild his life with his sweetheart. However, he is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his former associates need his help. This leads to a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the police and his own past.
Critical Reception
As an early talkie, 'Kick In' was a moderately received crime drama that capitalized on the popularity of the genre in the early 1930s. While not a groundbreaking film, it provided standard entertainment with its suspenseful plot and performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Competent early crime thriller.
- Features a typical plot for its era.
- Performances are adequate for the time.
Google audience: Information on specific audience reception for 'Kick In (1931)' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of a 1922 silent film of the same name, which was also based on a popular stage play.
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