

Side Street
1929-09-14 · 74 min · ★ 5.9
Three New York Irish brothers cross paths as policeman, doctor and bootlegger.
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- Directors
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tom MooreJimmy O'Farrell
Owen MooreDennis O'Farrell
Matt MooreJohn O'Farrell
Emma DunnNora O'Farrell
Katherine PerryKathleen Doyle
Frank SheridanTom O'Farrell
Arthur HousmanSilk Ruffo
Mildred HarrisBunny
Edwin AugustHenchman Mac (uncredited)
Irving BaconHenchman Slim (uncredited)
June ClydeJudy (uncredited)
Heinie ConklinDrunk at Party (uncredited)
Al HillHenchman Blondie (uncredited)
George RaftGeorgie Ames (uncredited)
Ray TurnerMuller's Butcher (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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