A Gun in His Hand

Movie·1945·0h 19m

A Gun in His Hand

Directed By

Joseph Losey

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young man graduates from the police academy at the top of his class. He then teams up with some local thieves and uses his knowledge of police procedures to pursue a career of undetected crime.

Written By

Charles F. Royal

Producer

Chester M. Franklin

Cinematography

Jackson Rose

Editor

Harry Komer

Themes

robberycriminal investigationmurder investigation

Production House

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Audience Score

61%

9 votes

Skip14%
Timepass31%
Go for it36%
Perfection19%

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Cast

Tom Trout

Tom Trout

Police Officer Dennis Nordell

Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines

Police Inspector Dana

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Frankie

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)

William Challee

William Challee

Snorky (uncredited)

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Police Instructor (uncredited)

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Veteran Policeman McGuinnes (uncredited)

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Calvin 'Whitey' Foster (uncredited)

Harry Strang

Harry Strang

Police Captain R.C. Johnson (uncredited)

William Tannen

William Tannen

Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Police Lt. O'Neill (uncredited)

Charles C. Wilson

Charles C. Wilson

Chief of Police (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Ex-Con Thug (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Joseph Losey

Joseph Losey

Director

Charles F. Royal

Screenplay

Chester M. Franklin

Chester M. Franklin

Producer

Jackson Rose

Director of Photography

Harry Komer

Editor

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