The Shakedown (1929)
Director William Wyler made the move up to talking pictures with this blend of action and comedy. Dave Roberts (James Murray is a professional boxer who is better at losing conveniently than in knocking out is opponents. Dave's less-than-happy life on the margins begins to change when he meets and takes in an orphan, and as he learns to care for his new pal, he decides to turn the tables on the low-lifes who have been taking advantage of him. Once believed lost, The Shakedown was discovered and restored by the staff of the George Eastman House in 1998. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Barbara Kent, George Kotsonaros, (more)
- Director(s):
- William Wyler
Synopsis of The Shakedown
Director William Wyler made the move up to talking pictures with this blend of action and comedy. Dave Roberts (James Murray is a professional boxer who is better at losing conveniently than in knocking out is opponents. Dave's less-than-happy life on the margins begins to change when he meets and takes in an orphan, and as he learns to care for his new pal, he decides to turn the tables on the low-lifes who have been taking advantage of him. Once believed lost, The Shakedown was discovered and restored by the staff of the George Eastman House in 1998. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Shakedown
- Barbara Kent - Marjorie
- Wheeler Oakman - Manager
- Harry Gribbon - Bouncer
- John Huston
- Jack Raymond
- George Kotsonaros - Battling Roff
- Jack Hanlon - Clem
- Lew Ayres - Bit Part
- William Wyler - Bit part
- James Murray
- Director(s):
- William Wyler
- Writer(s):
- Clarence J. Marks, Charles A. Logue, Albert E. DeMond
- Producer(s):
- William Wyler
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