Riley the Cop
"LOVE LAUGHS AT HOOSEGOW WHEN COP TURNS CUPID"
Originally released in 1928. Riley the Cop is a comedy film. directed by John Ford. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Farrell MacDonald, Nancy Drexel, and David Rollins
Synopsis
In this early comedy from John Ford, Riley is a New York Irish cop sent to Germany to track down a young man who stole money from a local bakery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Farrell MacDonald
as James 'Aloysius' Riley
Nancy Drexel
as Mary Coronelli
David Rollins
as David 'Davy' Collins
Louise Fazenda
as Lena Krausmeyer
Billy Bevan
as Paris Cabman
Mildred Boyd
as Caroline
Mike Donlin
as Crook
Otto Fries
as Munich Cabman
Dell Henderson
as Judge Coronelli
Isabelle Keith
as French Woman on Pier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riley the Cop about?
In this early comedy from John Ford, Riley is a New York Irish cop sent to Germany to track down a young man who stole money from a local bakery.
Who directed Riley the Cop?
Riley the Cop was directed by John Ford.
How long is Riley the Cop?
Riley the Cop has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Riley the Cop released?
Riley the Cop was released on November 25, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riley the Cop?
The main cast of Riley the Cop includes J. Farrell MacDonald, Nancy Drexel, David Rollins, Louise Fazenda, Billy Bevan.