The Shakedown (1929 film)

The Shakedown
The Shakedown
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	William Wyler
Written by	Charles Logue; Clarence Marks
Produced by	Carl Laemmle, Jr.
Starring	James Murray; Barbara Kent
Cinematography	; Charles J. Stumar
Edited by	Richard Cahoon; Lloyd Nosler
Music by	Joseph Cherniavsky
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	March 10, 1929;
Running time	70 min
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	50,000$

The Shakedown is a 1929 action/comedy/sports drama film, directed by William Wyler and starring James Murray, Barbara Kent, and Jack Hanlon.

Considered a part-talkie, the film was released in parallel silent and sound versions. Once believed lost, The Shakedown was discovered and restored by the staff of the George Eastman House in 1998. Director William Wyler made the move up to talking pictures with this blend of action and comedy.

Synopsis[]

Dave Roberts (James Murray) is a professional boxer better at losing in fixed matches than in knocking out his opponents. He turns up in towns and is part of a group who sets up corrupt boxing matches. Dave's life on the margins changes after he meets an honest woman and rescues an orphan from an oncoming train. As he begins to care for them, he ultimately has to decide whether to continue in his low-life ways or turn the tables on those who have been forcing him to participate in them.

Cast[]

James Murray as Dave Roberts
Barbara Kent as Marjorie
George Kotsonaros as Battling Roff
Wheeler Oakman as Manager
Jack Hanlon as Clem
Harry Gribbon as Dugan
John Huston as Extra (uncredited)
Annabelle Magnus as Little Girl (uncredited)
George Marion as Screaming Fight Spectator with White Beard (uncredited)
Jack McHugh as Boy that fights Clem (uncredited)
Jack Raymond as Salesman (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrook as Manager's Henchman (uncredited)
William Wyler as Photographer at Fight Arena (uncredited)

External links[]

The Shakedown at IMDb
The Shakedown at AllMovie

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