Do Your Duty
"One Big Prolonged Whoopie!"
Originally released in 1928. Do Your Duty is a comedy film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Doris Dawson, Charles Murray, and Lucien Littlefield
Synopsis
While patrolling his New York City beat, Sgt. Tim Maloney is knocked out by the Dalton gang, which was about to pull a robbery when he came along. They pour a bottle of whiskey over his unconscious body, then commit the robbery. When Maloney wakes up, still groggy from being knocked out, he stumbles out into the street, and the combination of his grogginess and the smell of whiskey leads to him being charged with being drunk on duty. He must clear his name and bring the criminal gang to justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Do Your Duty about?
While patrolling his New York City beat, Sgt. Tim Maloney is knocked out by the Dalton gang, which was about to pull a robbery when he came along. They pour a bottle of whiskey over his unconscious...
Who directed Do Your Duty?
Do Your Duty was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is Do Your Duty?
Do Your Duty has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Do Your Duty released?
Do Your Duty was released on October 14, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Do Your Duty?
The main cast of Do Your Duty includes Doris Dawson, Charles Murray, Lucien Littlefield, Charles Delaney, Ed Brady.