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Kick In
After serving time in Sing Sing, Chic Hewes wants to go straight, but when he refuses to be a stool pigeon for the cops, they hound him mercilessly. Hewes witnesses a car accident in which Jerry Brandon, the son of the district attorney, runs over a child. He also meets Molly, the D.A.'s daughter. Because he feels the child's mother was treated unfairly, Hewes decides to pull one last heist to square things.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Molly Molloy, is released from prison and attempts to go straight, but her attempts are complicated by her former associates and a determined detective. She finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of deceit and suspicion, struggling to prove her innocence and escape her past.
Critical Reception
As a silent film, 'Kick In' was generally well-received by critics of its time for its thrilling plot and suspenseful direction. It was praised for its effective portrayal of the criminal underworld and the protagonist's desperate struggle for redemption. Audience reactions were also positive, drawn to its fast-paced narrative and dramatic tension.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and engaging crime narrative.
Bert Lytell's performance as the conflicted protagonist was a highlight.
The film effectively depicted the challenges of rehabilitation and the allure of past mistakes.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era are not readily available in a digitized format. However, contemporary reports indicate it was considered an exciting and well-crafted crime drama.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular 1913 play of the same name by Willard Mack, which was also adapted into several other films, including a well-known 1931 version starring Clara Bow.
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