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Cast
Neil Hamilton
as Jack MacDowell
Dorothy Gulliver
as Gwen O'Day
Ralph Lewis
as Dan MacDowell
Nigel Barrie
as Robert Chandler
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. MacDowell
Fred Esmelton
as Howard aka Matthew O'Day
Harry Northrup
as A.E. Blair
Thelma Todd
as Rose aka Flora Fisher
David Kirby
as Red
Joseph W. Girard
as Chief of Police Davison
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1927
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes5
DirectorEmory Johnson
WritersLeigh Jason, Viola Brothers Shore, Gladys Lehman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Shield of Honor
About The Shield of Honor
Diamond thieves have infiltrated the staff of O'Day Jewelry. The Los Angeles Police Dept. employs their newest weapon, an airplane, to help smash the diamond theft ring.
Directed by Emory Johnson, The Shield of Honor leans on a strong ensemble — Neil Hamilton, Dorothy Gulliver, Ralph Lewis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1927.
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