Gangster's Boy
“Yesterday CHEERED! Today SHUNNED!”
Synopsis
A popular high school valedictorian and star athlete becomes a pariah when it's discovered that his father is a former bootlegger.
Top Cast
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Jackie Cooper
Larry Kelly
Robert Warwick
Tim Kelly
Lucy Gilman
Julia Davis
Louise Lorimer
Mrs. Kelly
Tommy Wonder
Bill Davis
Selmer Jackson
Judge Davis
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Davis
Huntley Gordon
Principal
Herbert Evans
Butler
William Gould
District Attorney
Jack Kennedy
Sergeant
Bobby Stone
Salvatore
Hooper Atchley
Sammy Trip
Joe Devlin
Officer Jim
Byron Foulger
District Attorney's Secretary
Jack Gardner
Photographer
Harry Harvey
Reporter
Bradley Metcalfe
Arthur
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay, Abe Meyer
- Original Title
- Gangster's Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Robert Hardy Andrews, Karl Brown
Edward J. Kay, Abe Meyer
Harry Neumann
Russell F. Schoengarth
Scott R. Dunlap, William T. Lackey
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
William T. Lackey
Producer
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
William Nigh
Director
Russell F. Schoengarth
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 Gangster's Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gangster's Boy about?
A popular high school valedictorian and star athlete becomes a pariah when it's discovered that his father is a former bootlegger.
Who directed Gangster's Boy?
Gangster's Boy was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Gangster's Boy?
The principal cast of Gangster's Boy includes Jackie Cooper, Robert Warwick, Lucy Gilman, Louise Lorimer, Tommy Wonder.
When was Gangster's Boy released and how long is it?
Gangster's Boy was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Gangster's Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gangster's Boy was composed by Edward J. Kay, Abe Meyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gangster's Boy?
Gangster's Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).