Play Square (1921)

Play Square

1921

Crime Drama

Synopsis

Johnny Carroll joins a gang of thieves and is arrested by Detective McQuade for picking Judge Kerrigan's pocket. However, the judge remembers Johnny from his hometown of Meadville, and persuades him to reform. The young man returns home, takes a job in a grocery store, and renews his romance with Betty Bedford. Later, Johnny's former gang arrive in town and again try to recruit him. They induce him to crack the safe in Mr. Bedford's store, threatening to reveal his criminal past if he refuses. Upon opening the safe, Johnny refuses to be a party to the crime and fights the gang. Betty hears the commotion and returns with help. After the thieves are captured, Johnny and Betty are married.

Credits

Director

William K. Howard

Cast

Al Fremont as Detective McQuade

Edna Murphy as Betty Bedford

Harry Todd as Betty's Father

Hayward Mack as Bill Homer

Jack Brammall as Reddy

Johnnie Walker as Johnny Carroll

Laura La Plante as May Laverne

Nanine Wright as Johnny's Mother