East Side Kids
“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!”
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.
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Top Cast
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Leon Ames
Pat O'Day
Dennis Moore
Milton "Mileaway" Harris
Joyce Bryant
Molly Dolan
Hal E. Chester
Fred "Dutch" Kuhn
Harris Berger
Danny Dolan
Frankie Burke
Skinny
Vince Barnett
Whisper
Dave O'Brien
Knuckles Dolan
Ted Adams
Schmidt
Maxine Leslie
May
Robert Fiske
Cornwall
Jack Edwards
Algernon "Mouse" Wilkes
Jim Farley
Police Captain Moran
Stephen Chase
Joe
Fred Hoose
Mr. Wilkes
Donald Haines
PeeWee
Eric Burtis
Eric
Edwin Brian
Mike
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- William Lively
- Original Title
- East Side Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Four-Bell Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
William Lively
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Hill
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
William Lively
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 East Side Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East Side Kids about?
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.
Who directed East Side Kids?
East Side Kids was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in East Side Kids?
The principal cast of East Side Kids includes Leon Ames, Dennis Moore, Joyce Bryant, Hal E. Chester, Harris Berger.
When was East Side Kids released and how long is it?
East Side Kids was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for East Side Kids?
East Side Kids holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).