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Young Donovan's Kid
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Young Donovan's Kid

1931-06-06 · 77 min · ★ 10.0

Crime · Drama

A crusader tries to keep a dope dealer from corrupting children.

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Directors
Fred Niblo
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard DixRichard DixJim Donovan
Marion ShillingMarion ShillingKitty Costello
Jackie CooperJackie CooperMidge Murray
Frank SheridanFrank SheridanFather Dan
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffCokey Joe
Dick RushBurke
Fred KelseyFred KelseyCollins
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderBen Murray
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookSpike Doyle
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasDuryea
Philip SleemanPhilip SleemanMike Novarro
Robert WilberRobert WilberMonk Manilla
Charles SullivanCharles SullivanGyp
Jack PerryJack PerryLefty
Frank BealFrank BealMcConnell
Sydney JarvisSydney JarvisBailiff (uncredited)

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