Tenth Avenue Kid
Synopsis
In this drama, a 12-year-old boy becomes an orphan after seeing a detective shoot his father. Later the detective feels bad and offers to become his friend, but his intentions are not entirely honorable as the detective really wants to know the location of the loot his father stashed during a robbery.
Top Cast
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Bruce Cabot
Jim 'Silk' Loomis
Beverly Roberts
Susan Holland
Ben Welden
Marty Dayton
Horace McMahon
Max Hooker
John Wray
Joe Turner
Jay Novello
Hobart
Charles Cahill Wilson
Commissioner
Byron Foulger
Dr. Belknap
Paul Bryar
Wheeler
Walter Sande
Detective Faber
Ralph Dunn
Detective Egan
Julian Petruzzi
Jerry Simons
Tommy Ryan
Tommy Turner, the 'Tenth Avenue Kid'
Dick Elliott
Gun salesman
Joe Devlin
Thug playing cards
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Kahn, Adele Buffington
- Original Score
- Cy Feuer, William Lava, Joseph Nussbaum
- Original Title
- Tenth Avenue Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Vorhaus
Gordon Kahn, Adele Buffington
Cy Feuer, William Lava, Joseph Nussbaum
Ernest Miller
William Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Vorhaus
Director
Gordon Kahn
Writer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
William Morgan
Editor
Irene Saltern
Costume Design
Cy Feuer
Original Music Composer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Joseph Nussbaum
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenth Avenue Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tenth Avenue Kid about?
In this drama, a 12-year-old boy becomes an orphan after seeing a detective shoot his father. Later the detective feels bad and offers to become his friend, but his intentions are not entirely honorable as the detective really wants to know the location of the loot his father stashed during a robbery.
Who directed Tenth Avenue Kid?
Tenth Avenue Kid was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
Who stars in Tenth Avenue Kid?
The principal cast of Tenth Avenue Kid includes Bruce Cabot, Beverly Roberts, Ben Welden, Horace McMahon, John Wray.
When was Tenth Avenue Kid released and how long is it?
Tenth Avenue Kid was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Tenth Avenue Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tenth Avenue Kid was composed by Cy Feuer, William Lava, Joseph Nussbaum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tenth Avenue Kid?
Tenth Avenue Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).