Kid Dynamite
“From the SATURDAY EVENING POST story, "THE OLD GANG," by Paul Ernst”
Synopsis
The East Side boxing champion Muggs answers a challenge to a fight against the West Side champ but just before the match he is kidnapped. His friend Danny Lyons takes his place and wins the fight, only to have Mugs believe that Danny was responsible for his kidnapping.
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Top Cast
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Leo Gorcey
Muggs McGinnis
Huntz Hall
Glimpy McGleavey
Bobby Jordan
Danny Lions
Gabriel Dell
Harry Wycoff
Pamela Blake
Ivy McGinnis
Benny Bartlett
Beanie Miller
Sunshine Sammy Morrison
Scruno Jackson
Bobby Stone
Stoney Stone
David Durand
Skinny Collins
Vince Barnett
Klinkhammer
Daphne Pollard
Mrs. McGinnis
Charles Judels
Nick
Dudley Dickerson
Jackson
Henry Hall
Louis Gendick
Minerva Urecal
Judge
Wheeler Oakman
Tony
Marguerita Padula
Mrs. Lyons
Jack Mulhall
Clancy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Schnitzer
- Original Title
- Kid Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Banner Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Fox
Gerald Schnitzer, Paul Ernst
Carl Pierson
Jack Dietz, Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Dietz
Producer
Wallace Fox
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
Gerald Schnitzer
Screenplay
Carl Pierson
Editor
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 Kid Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kid Dynamite about?
The East Side boxing champion Muggs answers a challenge to a fight against the West Side champ but just before the match he is kidnapped. His friend Danny Lyons takes his place and wins the fight, only to have Mugs believe that Danny was responsible for his kidnapping.
Who directed Kid Dynamite?
Kid Dynamite was directed by Wallace Fox.
Who stars in Kid Dynamite?
The principal cast of Kid Dynamite includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell, Pamela Blake.
When was Kid Dynamite released and how long is it?
Kid Dynamite was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kid Dynamite?
Kid Dynamite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).