Movie Description
Play Square
(1921)Overview
Johnny Carroll joins a gang of thieves and is arrested by Detective McQuade for picking Judge Kerrigan's pocket. However, the judge remembers Johnny from his hometown of Meadville, and persuades him to reform. The young man returns home, takes a job in a grocery store, and renews his romance with Betty Bedford. Later, Johnny's former gang arrive in town and again try to recruit him. They induce him to crack the safe in Mr. Bedford's store, threatening to reveal his criminal past if he refuses. Upon opening the safe, Johnny refuses to be a party to the crime and fights the gang. Betty hears the commotion and returns with help. After the thieves are captured, Johnny and Betty are married.
Featured Crew
- Director : William K. Howard
- Writer : John Stone
- Cast : Johnnie Walker,Edna Murphy,Hayward Mack,Laura La Plante,Wilbur Higby,Harry Todd,Jack Brammall,Nanine Wright,Al Fremont
Cast
Johnny Carroll
Betty Bedford
Bill Homer
May Laverne
Judge Kerrigan
Betty's Father
Reddy
Johnny's Mother
Detective McQuade
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Facts
Original TitlePlay Square
Status Released
Release Information
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1921-08-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesFox Film Corporation
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
