Riley the Cop

Year: 1928

Runtime: 68 mins

Director: John Ford

Comedy

In this early John Ford comedy, Irish‑born New York cop Riley is dispatched to Germany to apprehend a young thief who stole cash from a local bakery. His pursuit quickly turns into a series of romantic misadventures, as the seasoned officer unexpectedly becomes a matchmaker, sparking laughter and chaos.

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