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  • So You Want to Be a Policeman (1955)
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    Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short
So You Want to Be a Policeman (1955)
Approved
Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short

Joe McDoakes is a shy, rookie motorcycle cop. The first traffic violator he stops is a tough character and intimidates Joe out of giving him a ticket, and the next is a beautiful blonde who has no trouble distracting Joe and avoiding a ...See moreJoe McDoakes is a shy, rookie motorcycle cop. The first traffic violator he stops is a tough character and intimidates Joe out of giving him a ticket, and the next is a beautiful blonde who has no trouble distracting Joe and avoiding a ticket. Joe decides to be tough on the next one he stops, which turns out to be the police commissioner. Joe is removed from the force, caught speeding, and given a ticket. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
George O'Hanlon (story) | Richard L. Bare (written by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Carl E. Guthrie (as Carl Guthrie)
Editor
Leo H. Shreve (as Leo Shreve)
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Updated Dec 17, 1955

Release date
Dec 17, 1955 (United States)

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Cast

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10 cast members
Name Known for
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes Joe McDoakes   See fewer
Don Brodie
Motorist Getting Ticket (uncredited) Motorist Getting Ticket (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Motorist (uncredited) Motorist (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Q. Bryan
Rhyming Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Rhyming Narrator (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Carruthers
Mortorist (uncredited) Mortorist (uncredited)   See fewer
James Flavin
Police Commissioner (uncredited) Police Commissioner (uncredited)   See fewer
Joi Lansing
Blonde Getting Ticket (uncredited) Blonde Getting Ticket (uncredited)   See fewer
Sandy Sanders
Motorcycle Patrolman (uncredited) Motorcycle Patrolman (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey Simpson
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Welden
Speeding Motorist (uncredited) Speeding Motorist (uncredited)   See fewer
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