Protection (1929)

Movie ★ 10.0 62 min

Drama Mystery

During the height of Prohibition courageous reporter Chick Slater and determined "sob sister" journalist Myrtle Hines uncover a dangerous bootlegging and extortion ring operating in their city. As they dig into the corruption, they get swept into a web of racketeers, mob violence, and romantic complications. The film explores the power of the press as the journalists risk everything to expose the criminal underworld.

Benjamin Stoloff Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 5, 1929
Runtime
62 min
IMDb
tt0020295
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Cast

Dorothy Burgess Dorothy Burgess Myrtle Hines Robert Elliott Robert Elliott Wallace Crockett Paul Page Paul Page Chick Slater Dorothy Ward Dorothy Ward Judy Revis Roy Stewart Roy Stewart Ollie Bogardt William H. Tooker William H. Tooker Harry Lamson Arthur Hoyt Arthur Hoyt Ben Hewlett James Rollans Joe Brown Joe Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What is Protection about?
During the height of Prohibition courageous reporter Chick Slater and determined "sob sister" journalist Myrtle Hines uncover a dangerous bootlegging and extortion ring operating in their city. As they dig into the corruption, they get swept into a web of racketeers, mob violence, and romantic complications. The film explores the power of the press as the journalists risk everything to expose the criminal underworld.
Who directed Protection?
Protection was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Protection?
Protection stars Dorothy Burgess, Robert Elliott, Paul Page, Dorothy Ward.
When was Protection released?
Protection is a 1929 drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch Protection?
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