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The Drag Net

1928·Directed by Josef von Sternberg

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Released
May 1, 1928
Runtime
1h 20m

About The Drag Net

  • Crime
  • Drama

Synopsis

Captain Timothy 'Two Gun' Nolan is appointed head of the New York detective force, and as his first act, rounds up every criminal in town. Gang boss 'Dapper' Frank Trent stands bail for all of them as independent minor gang-leader. Setting out to get Trent, Nolan moves in on his hideout, assisted by his friend 'Shakespeare.' Trent kills Shakespeare, but makes Nolan believe it is his shot that has done so. Nolan resigns his commission and becomes a drunk. Found unconscious by Trent, he is offered as the pièce de résistance at a gangland banquet which 'The Magpie' attends. A lost film.

Director
  • Josef von Sternberg
Writers
  • Oliver H.P. Garrett
  • Jules Furthman
  • CFCharles Furthman
  • Herman J. Mankiewicz

Principal cast

In billing order
  • George BancroftTwo-Gun Nolan
  • William PowellDapper Frank Trent
  • Evelyn BrentThe Magpie
  • Fred Kohler'Gabby' Steve
  • Francis McDonaldSniper Dawson
  • Leslie FentonShakespeare
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