Side Street
“Where temptation lurks!”
Synopsis
A struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of money from the office of a corrupt attorney. Instead of a few hundred dollars, it contains $30,000. When he decides to return the money, things go wrong - and that is only the beginning of his troubles.
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Side Street (1950) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-06
Top Cast
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Farley Granger
Joe Norson
Cathy O'Donnell
Ellen Norson
James Craig
George Garsell / Mr. Howard
Paul Kelly
Capt. Walter Anderson
Jean Hagen
Harriette Sinton
Paul Harvey
Emil Lorrison
Edmon Ryan
Victor Backett
Charles McGraw
Det. Stan Simon
Edwin Max
Nick Drumman / Stevenson
Adele Jergens
Lucille 'Lucky' Colner
Harry Bellaver
Larry Giff (cabdriver)
Whit Bissell
Harold Simpson (chief teller)
John Gallaudet
Gus Heldon (bar owner)
Esther Somers
Mrs. Malby (Ellen's mother)
Harry Antrim
Mr. Malby (Ellen's father)
James Westerfield
Charlie (policeman)
Kathryn Givney
Nurse Carter
Norman Leavitt
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Side Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Sydney Boehm
Lennie Hayton
Joseph Ruttenberg
Conrad A. Nervig
Sam Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Sam Zimbalist
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Side Street
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What is Side Street about?
A struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of money from the office of a corrupt attorney. Instead of a few hundred dollars, it contains $30,000. When he decides to return the money, things go wrong - and that is only the beginning of his troubles.
Who directed Side Street?
Side Street was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Side Street?
The principal cast of Side Street includes Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell, James Craig, Paul Kelly, Jean Hagen.
When was Side Street released and how long is it?
Side Street was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Side Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Side Street was composed by Lennie Hayton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Side Street?
Side Street holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).