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The Shakedown

1929, Movie, NR, 70 mins

The Shakedown: Review

This early talkie, produced and directed by William Wyler (WUTHERING HEIGHTS; MRS. MINIVER), was not one of his more notable efforts and moves at a slow pace, mixing sound and silent episodes. Dave Hall (James Murray) travels the country with his manager (Wheeler Oakman) and "rival" boxer Battling Roff (George Kotsonaros), staging fights in which Dave is the planted "local talent" who loses to Roff. The crooked scheme goes smoothly until Dave falls in with urchin Clem (Jack ... read more leave a comment