Whenever you want a nice crack by a wise guy, Joe Friday is always there to provide a droll punchline. This film established Jack Webb for the rest of his life as Joe Friday. The film spawned a successful TV series that ran quite a long time with costar. Henry Morgan (MASH). The film is nothing out of the ordinary; and before the establishment of the Miranda Rights of suspects (no more third degrees or talking to the cops without a lawyer). Pre-Miranda cop films are far more interesting. Everyone loves to see criminals mistreated; even if their civil rights are being violated. Have fun with this one.
Review of Dragnet
