Streets of New York(1939)
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Streets of New York Synopsis
Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?
Streets of New York (1939) is a crime and drama film directed by William Nigh, released on April 12, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jackie Cooper, Martin Spellman, Marjorie Reynolds and Dick Purcell. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Streets of New York Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Cooper
as James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
Martin Spellman
as William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Marjorie Reynolds
as Anne Carroll
Dick Purcell
as T.P. 'Tap' Keenan
George Cleveland
as Pop O'Toole
George Irving
as Judge Joseph Carroll
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Officer Burke
Sidney Miller
as Jiggsy
David Durand
as Spike Morgan
- Buddy Pepper
Buddy Pepper
as Flatfoot
- William Bucker
William Bucker
as Sammy (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
as 'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Robert Hardy Andrews and Robert Hardy Andrews.
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Streets of New York Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Streets of New York – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Streets of New York online?
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Streets of New York (1939) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Streets of New York?
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The main cast of Streets of New York (1939) includes Jackie Cooper, Martin Spellman, Marjorie Reynolds, Dick Purcell and George Cleveland. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Streets of New York released?
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Streets of New York was released on April 12, 1939 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Streets of New York worth watching?
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Streets of New York (1939) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.