Gangster's Boy(1938)
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Gangster's Boy Synopsis
A popular high school valedictorian and star athlete becomes a pariah when it's discovered that his father is a former bootlegger.
Gangster's Boy (1938) is a drama film directed by William Nigh, released on November 16, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jackie Cooper, Robert Warwick, Lucy Gilman and Louise Lorimer. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Brown, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Producers:
- William T. Lackey
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Composer:
- Edward J. Kay
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Gangster's Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Cooper
as Larry Kelly
Robert Warwick
as Tim Kelly
- Lucy Gilman
Lucy Gilman
as Julia Davis
Louise Lorimer
as Mrs. Kelly
Tommy Wonder
as Bill Davis
Selmer Jackson
as Judge Davis
Betty Blythe
as Mrs. Davis
Huntley Gordon
as Principal
Herbert Evans
as Butler
William Gould
as District Attorney
- Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy
as Sergeant
- Bobby Stone
Bobby Stone
as Salvatore
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Brown and Robert Hardy Andrews, produced by William T. Lackey.
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Gangster's Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Gangster's Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gangster's Boy online?
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Gangster's Boy (1938) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gangster's Boy?
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The main cast of Gangster's Boy (1938) includes Jackie Cooper, Robert Warwick, Lucy Gilman, Louise Lorimer and Tommy Wonder. 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 Gangster's Boy released?
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Gangster's Boy was released on November 16, 1938 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Gangster's Boy worth watching?
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Gangster's Boy (1938) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.