They Gave Him a Gun
A World War I veteran who married the girlfriend of his presumed-dead war buddy falls into the racketeering business. Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes v…
They Gave Him a Gun
A World War I veteran who married the girlfriend of his presumed-dead war buddy falls into the racketeering business. Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes vicious with his gun, wins a medal, and weds Fred's nurse girlfriend, Rose. Back home years later, Rose discovers Jimmy is a gangster, has him arrested, and finds a job in Fred's circus as Jimmy escapes, determined to kill Fred. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
They Gave Him a Gun
Crime,Drama,Film-Noir
Film Details
A World War I veteran who married the girlfriend of his presumed-dead war buddy falls into the racketeering business. Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes vicious with his gun, wins a medal, and weds Fred's nurse girlfriend, Rose.
Back home years later, Rose discovers Jimmy is a gangster, has him arrested, and finds a job in Fred's circus as Jimmy escapes, determined to kill Fred. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>.