The Midnight Patrol
The Midnight Patrol

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The Midnight Patrol

1932
Movie
67 min
English

A cub reporter rashly makes a promise to solve a murder mystery within 24 hours, then must make good on his boast.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Christy CabanneGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

When a detective is framed for a crime he didn't commit, he must go on the run to clear his name. Pursued by his former colleagues and the criminals who set him up, he navigates the shadowy underworld of the city. With time running out, he must uncover the truth before he is apprehended or worse.

Critical Reception

Details on critical reception for "The Midnight Patrol" are scarce due to its age and limited release. However, films from this era often focused on straightforward narratives and clear moral dichotomies. Contemporary reviews, where available, likely highlighted its crime drama elements and suspenseful plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard B-movie crime thriller of its time.

  • Features a competent, albeit predictable, plot involving police corruption and a wrongly accused officer.

  • Showcases the typical pacing and dramatic conventions of early 1930s Hollywood thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not readily available.

Fun Fact

While William Boyd is prominently known for his later iconic role as Hopalong Cassidy, he starred in a variety of genres throughout his early career, including this crime drama.

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