The West Side Kid
“HE STANDS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO BUY HIS OWN DEATH!”
Synopsis
Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.
Top Cast
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Don 'Red' Barry
Johnny April
Henry Hull
Sam Winston
Dale Evans
Gloria Winston
Chick Chandler
Shoelace
Matt McHugh
The Worrier
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Winston
Walter Catlett
Ramsey Fensel
Edward Gargan
Donovan
Chester Clute
Gwylim
Peter Lawford
Jerry Winston
Georges Metaxa
Dr. Kenton
Dorothy Burgess
Toodles
Hooper Atchley
Businessman
Charles Coleman
Butler
Mozelle Cravens
Dancer
Edward Earle
Racketeer
Fern Emmett
Landlady
Mary Kenyon
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway, Albert Beich
- Original Title
- The West Side Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Anthony Coldeway, Albert Beich
Jack A. Marta
Ernest J. Nims
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Anthony Coldeway
Screenplay
Albert Beich
Screenplay
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Jack A. Marta
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 West Side Kid
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What is The West Side Kid about?
Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.
Who directed The West Side Kid?
The West Side Kid was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The West Side Kid?
The principal cast of The West Side Kid includes Don 'Red' Barry, Henry Hull, Dale Evans, Chick Chandler, Matt McHugh.
When was The West Side Kid released and how long is it?
The West Side Kid was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The West Side Kid?
The West Side Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).