Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher (1943): Cast & Where to Watch
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher is a 1943 romantic drama directed by James Tinling, starring Frank Graham as Cosmo Jones, Gwen Kenyon and Herbert Rawlinson. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Fawesome.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- James Tinling
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher About?
The premise of Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher without spoilers.
Small‑town correspondence‑school detective Cosmo Jones arrives in the city to assist police. He witnesses a gang hit, then becomes involved when socialite Phyllis Blake is targeted for kidnapping by rival thugs. Working with Sergeant Flanagan, porter Eustace and Flanagan’s fiancée Susan, Cosmo uncovers the kidnap plot, manipulates a newspaper ad, and sparks a deadly double‑cross that wipes out one gang.
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- b movie
- poverty row film
- low budget film
- double feature film
- 1940s
- based on radio program
- gang leader
- gang member
- henchman
- irish policeman
- italian gangster
- correspondice school detective
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- kidnapper
- kidnapping
- deception
- rival gangs
- frustrated police chief
- held at gunpoint
- cigarette smoking
- murder
- gang war
- unwanted competition
- gunfire
- stock footage
- reprisal
- retribution
- police commissioner
- new york city
- small town detective
- informant
- gun battle
- nightclub
- demotion
- violence
- farce
- vindication
- trick
- hotel porter
- racial stereotype
- socialite
- amateur criminalogist
- police detective
- grindhouse film
- cosmo jones character
- six word title
- cigar smoking
- hostage
- damsel in distress
- desperation
- humiliation
Where to Watch Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher
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Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher Cast & Characters
Frank Graham leads the cast as Cosmo Jones, with Gwen Kenyon as Phyllis Blake and Herbert Rawlinson as Mr. James J. Blake. Directed by James Tinling; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Tinling
- Frank Graham as Cosmo Jones
- Gwen Kenyon as Phyllis Blake
- Herbert Rawlinson as Mr. James J. Blake
- Richard Cromwell as Sgt. Pat Flanagan
Also Starring in Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher
· 11 more- Mantan Moreland Eustace Smith
- Gale Storm Susan Fleming
- Edgar Kennedy Police Chief Murphy
- Vince Barnett Henchman 'Gimp'
- Emmett Vogan Police Commissioner Gould
- Tris Coffin Jake Pelotti
- Charles Jordan Biff Garr
- Mauritz Hugo Tony Sandol - Gangster
- Maxine Leslie Mrs. Jake Pelotti
- Sam Bernard Gangster
- Gil Stanley Tommy Hayes - Informant (uncredited)
Cars in Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher
4 cars on screen, including the 1937 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1941 Chrysler.
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1937 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1941 Chrysler Important role -
1936 Ford V8 Important role -
1941 Oldsmobile 76 Dynamic Cruiser Minor role
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher Also Known As
Also known as “Cosmo Jones in the Crime Smasher”.
- Also known as
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- Cosmo Jones in the Crime Smasher
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Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher?
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher released?
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher was released on January 29, 1943.
Who directed Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher?
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher was directed by James Tinling.
More films by James Tinling Who is in the cast of Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher?
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher stars Frank Graham as Cosmo Jones, Gwen Kenyon as Phyllis Blake and Herbert Rawlinson as Mr. James J. Blake, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher?
In the US, Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher is streaming on Cineverse, Fawesome and fuboTV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher have a post-credit scene?
No. Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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