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East Side Kids

1940-02-10 · 62 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Thriller

After living all his childhood in the street, a young boy rapidly notices that crime doesn't pay, leading him to become a policeman. One day, one of his best friends goes to prison for a murder he didn't commit. The policeman tries his best to release the friend by proving his innocence.

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Directors
Robert F. Hill
Production companies
Monogram Pictures, Four-Bell Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leon AmesLeon AmesPat O'Day
Dennis MooreDennis MooreMilton "Mileaway" Harris
Joyce BryantJoyce BryantMolly Dolan
Hal E. ChesterFred "Dutch" Kuhn
Harris BergerDanny Dolan
Frankie BurkeSkinny
Vince BarnettVince BarnettWhisper
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienKnuckles Dolan
Ted AdamsTed AdamsSchmidt
Maxine LeslieMay
Robert FiskeRobert FiskeCornwall
Jack EdwardsAlgernon "Mouse" Wilkes
Jim FarleyJim FarleyPolice Captain Moran
Stephen ChaseStephen ChaseJoe
Fred HooseMr. Wilkes
Donald HainesDonald HainesPeeWee
Eric BurtisEric
Edwin BrianMike
Sam EdwardsSam EdwardsPete
Frank YaconelliFrank YaconelliTony

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