Richard Dix stars as a police chief with a hidden criminal past who is framed when he tries to crack down on an auto-theft ring. A special investigator (Don Porter) is not convinced of the chief’s innocence, but his loyal and adoring secretary (Wendy Barrie) although it seems that a new romance may be in the offing for her. Lon Chaney, Jr., does quite well in a supporting role as the chief’s assistant — his fiercely loyal character is willing even to torture a crook’s driver to get the info he needs to clear his boss. Efficient and entertaining.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK, but not great.

Movie 473 for 2021.