East Side Kids(1940)
It's gang war on the streets of New York...when a bunch of half-pint racketeers go "civic-minded' to put the skids under a crime czar!
East Side Kids Synopsis
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.
East Side Kids (1940) is a comedy, drama and thriller film directed by Robert F. Hill, released on February 10, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Leon Ames, Dennis Moore, Joyce Bryant and Hal E. Chester. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert F. Hill
- Writers:
- William Lively, William Lively
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures, Four-Bell Pictures
- Status:
- Released
East Side Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leon Ames
as Pat O'Day
Dennis Moore
as Milton "Mileaway" Harris
Joyce Bryant
as Molly Dolan
- Hal E. Chester
Hal E. Chester
as Fred "Dutch" Kuhn
- Harris Berger
Harris Berger
as Danny Dolan
- Frankie Burke
Frankie Burke
as Skinny
Vince Barnett
as Whisper
Dave O'Brien
as Knuckles Dolan
Ted Adams
as Schmidt
- Maxine Leslie
Maxine Leslie
as May
Robert Fiske
as Cornwall
- Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards
as Algernon "Mouse" Wilkes
Key crew
Directed by Robert F. Hill, written by William Lively and William Lively, produced by Sam Katzman.
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East Side Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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East Side Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch East Side Kids online?
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East Side Kids (1940) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in East Side Kids?
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The main cast of East Side Kids (1940) includes Leon Ames, Dennis Moore, Joyce Bryant, Hal E. Chester and Harris Berger. The film was directed by Robert F. Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was East Side Kids released?
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East Side Kids was released on February 10, 1940 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is East Side Kids worth watching?
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East Side Kids (1940) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.