Movie Description
Officer O'Brien
(1930)Overview
Bill O'Brien is promoted to lieutenant in the police department for his arrest of Mike Patello, gang leader and racketeer, for murder. Ruth Dale, who loves Bill, is concerned when her brother, Johnny, who witnessed the murder, proposes to testify against the racketeer. Meanwhile, Captain Antrim informs Bill that his father has just been released from prison and does not know his son is a policeman. On the way from prison, O'Brien (J. P.) meets Limo, a former cockney pal who recognizes Bill and keeps J. P. from seeing his son; later, J. P. arrives intoxicated and is enraged, forcing Bill to knock him unconscious. J. P. is arrested for robbery but returns the loot to save his son from disgrace; Johnny is killed before testifying against Patello, who is released but confronted by J. P., who proves his guilt and, when he struggles with the police, kills him. Bill plans to resign, but confident of Ruth's love, he decides to remain on the force.
Featured Crew
Cast
Bill O'Brien
John Patrick O'Brien
Ruth Dale
Johnny Dale
Charlie "Limo" Lewis
Mike Patello
Tony Zurick
Captain Antrim
Detective
Kono
Patello's Attorney
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Facts
Original TitleOfficer O'Brien
Status Released
Release Information
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1930-02-15
Original Language
Runtime 01h 12m
Production CompaniesPathé Exchange
Genres
- Crime
- Drama


































