April Showers (1923)
Overview
Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film.
What is April Showers about?
Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film. April Showers is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1923-10-21, runtime 60 minutes.
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Directed by
Tom Forman
Cast
- Colleen Moore as Maggie Muldoon
- Kenneth Harlan as Danny O'Rourke
- Ruth Clifford as Miriam Welton
- Priscilla Bonner as Shannon O'Rourke
- Tom McGuire as Lieutenant Muldoon
- Myrtle Vane as Mrs. O'Rourke
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