I TAKE THIS OATH aka Police Rookie (1940) Gordon Jones & Joyce Compton | Crime Drama | B&W

I Take This Oath is a 1940 American crime drama film directed by Sam Newfield under the pseudonym of Sherman Scott. Featuring Gordon Jones and Joyce Compton, it was the first release by Producers Releasing Corporation. In 1952, Pictorial Films reissued it for television showings as Police Rookie.

SYNOPSIS
"I Take This Oath" is a 1940 crime drama film directed by Sam Newfield. The story follows rookie police officer Steve Hannigan, who is eager to uphold the law and protect his community. However, Steve faces numerous challenges as he navigates the corruption and crime within the city. When his honest efforts to clean up the streets bring him into conflict with powerful criminal elements, Steve's dedication to justice is put to the ultimate test. With the support of his fiancée, Mary, and fellow officers, Steve must confront these dangers head-on to restore order and honor to the police force.

CAST & CREW
Gordon Jones as Steve Hannigan
Joyce Compton as Mary Prichard
Craig Reynolds as Jim Kelly
Veda Ann Borg as Myra Moline
Matty Fain as Duke Moline
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Officer Hank Moran
Pat Flaherty as Inspector Lewis
Stanley Price as Sam Prichard

Director: Sam Newfield
Screenplay: Fred Myton
Story: George Wallace Sayre
Producer: Sigmund Neufeld
Cinematography: Jack Greenhalgh
Editor: Holbrook N. Todd
Music: Lew Porter
Production Company: Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC)
Distributor: Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC)
Release Date: April 5, 1940
Country of Origin: United States
Running Time: 66 minutes