The Fighting Rookie (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film
Released in 1934, The Fighting Rookie is a notable film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
What it’s about. Patrolman Jim Trent (Jack La Rue) hears the screams of a woman and rushes to her aid in an upstairs apartment. Inside, he is hit on the head and whiskey poured on his uniform. Gangster Louis Cantor (Mathew Betz) and his henchmen have used this ruse to get him off his beat in order to rob a warehouse. The Police Commissioner (DeWitt Jennings), knowing Trent is innocent, suggests he be dismissed from the force and get a job with the gang. At Cantor's swank gambling establishment Trent finds his girlfriend, Molly Malone (Ada Ince), who has been searching for him. With the evidence he has gathered, Trent captures Cantor and calls for the police.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Rookie stars Jack La Rue as Patrolman Jim Trent and DeWitt Jennings as Police Commissioner.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Rookie (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fighting Rookie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fighting Rookie?
- The Fighting Rookie stars Jack La Rue and DeWitt Jennings.
- When was The Fighting Rookie released?
- The Fighting Rookie was released in 1934.