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So You Want to Be a Policeman

1955 · 10 min

A quick, gentle comedy short that breezes by with mild slapstick and an unassuming charm.

Directed by
Richard L. Bare
Starring
George O'Hanlon
Overview
Joe McDoakes is a shy, rookie motorcycle cop.

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Directed by
Richard L. Bare
Starring
George O'Hanlon
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    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
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    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour5
    Realism6
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness0
    Complexity1
    Emotional weight1

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    Directed by
    Richard L. Bare
    Starring
    George O'Hanlon
    Runtime
    10 min
    Languages
    English

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