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The Dragnet

  • 1928
  • 1h 20m
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George Bancroft in The Dragnet (1928)
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  • Director
    • Josef von Sternberg
  • Writers
    • Charles Furthman
    • Jules Furthman
    • Oliver H.P. Garrett
  • Stars
    • George Bancroft
    • Evelyn Brent
    • William Powell
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    29
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Josef von Sternberg
    • Writers
      • Charles Furthman
      • Jules Furthman
      • Oliver H.P. Garrett
    • Stars
      • George Bancroft
      • Evelyn Brent
      • William Powell
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    George Bancroft
    George Bancroft
    • Two-Gun Nolan
    Evelyn Brent
    Evelyn Brent
    • The Magpie
    William Powell
    William Powell
    • Dapper Frank Trent
    Fred Kohler
    Fred Kohler
    • 'Gabby' Steve
    Francis McDonald
    Francis McDonald
    • Sniper Dawson
    Leslie Fenton
    Leslie Fenton
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    • Director
      • Josef von Sternberg
    • Writers
      • Charles Furthman
      • Jules Furthman
      • Oliver H.P. Garrett
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    • Release date
      • May 1928 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • The Drag Net
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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