Movie Description
The West Side Kid
(1943)Overview
Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.
Featured Crew
- Director : George Sherman
- Editor : Ernest J. Nims
- Cast : Don 'Red' Barry,Henry Hull,Dale Evans,Chick Chandler,Matt McHugh,Nana Bryant,Walter Catlett,Edward Gargan,Chester Clute,Peter Lawford,Georges Metaxa,Dorothy Burgess,Hooper Atchley,Charles Coleman,Mozelle Cravens,Edward Earle,Fern Emmett,Mary Kenyon,Nolan Leary,Brick Sullivan,Charles Williams
Cast
Johnny April
Sam Winston
Gloria Winston
Shoelace
The Worrier
Mrs. Winston
Ramsey Fensel
Donovan
Gwylim
Jerry Winston
Dr. Kenton
Toodles
Businessman
Butler
Dancer
Racketeer
Landlady
Dancer
Businessman
Henchman
Reporter
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Facts
Original TitleThe West Side Kid
Status Released
Release Information
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1943-08-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Production CompaniesRepublic Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Action
- Crime
- Romance
