Boy of the Streets
“CHUCK WANTED TO BE A BIG SHOT LIKE HIS OLD MAN...until one day...he learned the old man was a two-bit stooge!”
Synopsis
Cocky young street kid worships his father, a sleazy political operative.
Top Cast
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Jackie Cooper
Chuck Brennan
Maureen O'Connor
Nora
Kathleen Burke
Julie Stone
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Officer Rourke
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Mary Brennan
Matty Fain
Blackie Davis
George Cleveland
Tim 'Flannel-Mouth' Farley
Bill Elliott
Dr. Allan
Guy Usher
Fog Horn Brennan aka Foggy
Paul White
Spike, Gang Member
Robert Taylor
Gang Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilson Brown, Scott Darling, Rowland Brown
- Original Title
- Boy of the Streets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Gilson Brown, Scott Darling, Rowland Brown
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Gilson Brown
Writer
Scott Darling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy of the Streets
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What is Boy of the Streets about?
Cocky young street kid worships his father, a sleazy political operative.
Who directed Boy of the Streets?
Boy of the Streets was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Boy of the Streets?
The principal cast of Boy of the Streets includes Jackie Cooper, Maureen O'Connor, Kathleen Burke, Robert Emmett O'Connor, Marjorie Main.
When was Boy of the Streets released and how long is it?
Boy of the Streets was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.