Play Square

Play Square (1921) is a crime, drama film directed by William K. Howard rated 8.0/10.

Johnny Carroll joins a gang of thieves and is arrested by Detective McQuade for picking Judge Kerrigan's pocket. However, the judge remembers Johnny from his hometown of Meadville, and persuades him to reform. The young man returns home, takes a job in a grocery store, and renews his romance with Betty Bedford. Later, Johnny's former gang arrive in town and again try to recruit him. They induce him to crack the safe in Mr. Bedford's store, threatening to reveal his criminal past if he refuses. Upon opening the safe, Johnny refuses to be a party to the crime and fights the gang. Betty hears the commotion and returns with help. After the thieves are captured, Johnny and Betty are married.

Cast

Johnnie Walker

Johnny Carroll

Edna Murphy

Betty Bedford

Hayward Mack

Bill Homer

Laura La Plante

May Laverne

Wilbur Higby

Judge Kerrigan

Harry Todd

Betty's Father

Jack Brammall

Reddy

Nanine Wright

Johnny's Mother

Al Fremont

Detective McQuade