Hell's Kitchen
“WE'RE FIGHTIN' THE WHOLE WORLD... AND WE'RE TRYIN' TO FIGHT CLEAN!”
Synopsis
A paroled convict's efforts to improve conditions at a boys' reform school alarm the school's corrupt warden, who has been embezzling funds from the institution. He hatches a plan to derail the reformed convict's efforts and have him sent back to prison, and part of that scheme involves cracking down hard on the reform school's inmates.
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Margaret Lindsay
Beth Avery
Ronald Reagan
Jim Donahue
Stanley Fields
Buck Caesar
Billy Halop
Tony Marco
Bobby Jordan
Joel "Joey" Richards
Leo Gorcey
Gyp Haller
Huntz Hall
Bingo
Gabriel Dell
Ace
Bernard Punsly
Ouch
Frankie Burke
Soap
Grant Mitchell
Hiram Krispan
Frederic Tozere
Mike Garvey
Arthur Loft
Elmer Krispan
Vera Lewis
Sarah Krispan
Robert Homans
Hardy
Charley Foy
Floogie
Raymond Bailey
Whitey
Clem Bevans
Mr. Quill
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler, E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Niblo Jr., Crane Wilbur
- Original Title
- Hell's Kitchen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler, E.A. Dupont
Fred Niblo Jr., Crane Wilbur
Charles Rosher
Clarence Kolster
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
E.A. Dupont
Director
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Fred Niblo Jr.
Screenplay
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell's Kitchen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell's Kitchen about?
A paroled convict's efforts to improve conditions at a boys' reform school alarm the school's corrupt warden, who has been embezzling funds from the institution. He hatches a plan to derail the reformed convict's efforts and have him sent back to prison, and part of that scheme involves cracking down hard on the reform school's inmates.
Who directed Hell's Kitchen?
Hell's Kitchen was directed by Lewis Seiler, E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Hell's Kitchen?
The principal cast of Hell's Kitchen includes Margaret Lindsay, Ronald Reagan, Stanley Fields, Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan.
When was Hell's Kitchen released and how long is it?
Hell's Kitchen was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell's Kitchen?
Hell's Kitchen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).