The Michigan Kid
Synopsis
The Michigan Kid is a gambler in the backwoods of Alaska trying to make enough money to go back to his hometown and impress the girl he loves. His childhood rival for the girl happens to turn up at his casino, in trouble and doesn't want his girl to find about it.
Top Cast
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Conrad Nagel
Jimmy Cowan, the Michigan Kid
Renée Adorée
Rose Morris
Lloyd Whitlock
Frank Hayward
Fred Esmelton
Hiram Morris
Adolph Milar
Shorty
Maurice Murphy
Jimmy Cowan, as a child
Virginia Grey
Rose, as a child
Don House
Frank Howard, as a child
Alice Belcher
Minor Role (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
Minor Role (uncredited)
Tom London
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Grubb Alexander, Rex Beach, Peter Milne
- Original Title
- The Michigan Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
J. Grubb Alexander, Rex Beach, Peter Milne
Charles J. Stumar
Harry Marker
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Marker
Editor
Irvin Willat
Director
Peter Milne
Writer
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
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 The Michigan Kid
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What is The Michigan Kid about?
The Michigan Kid is a gambler in the backwoods of Alaska trying to make enough money to go back to his hometown and impress the girl he loves. His childhood rival for the girl happens to turn up at his casino, in trouble and doesn't want his girl to find about it.
Who directed The Michigan Kid?
The Michigan Kid was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in The Michigan Kid?
The principal cast of The Michigan Kid includes Conrad Nagel, Renée Adorée, Lloyd Whitlock, Fred Esmelton, Adolph Milar.
When was The Michigan Kid released and how long is it?
The Michigan Kid was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Michigan Kid?
The Michigan Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).