The Music Box Kid
Synopsis
A young gangster in 1920's New York quickly rises through the ranks of the mob, then sets up his own murder-for-hire organization. When he starts kidnapping other mobsters for ransom, the New York gangs band together for revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Abbott Spiro
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- The Music Box Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Herbert Abbott Spiro
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
Maury Gertsman
James Blakeley
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
James Blakeley
Editor
Herbert Abbott Spiro
Writer
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Music Box Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Music Box Kid about?
A young gangster in 1920's New York quickly rises through the ranks of the mob, then sets up his own murder-for-hire organization. When he starts kidnapping other mobsters for ransom, the New York gangs band together for revenge.
Who directed The Music Box Kid?
The Music Box Kid was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in The Music Box Kid?
The principal cast of The Music Box Kid includes Ron Foster, Luana Patten, Dayton Lummis, Grant Richards, Johnny Seven.
When was The Music Box Kid released and how long is it?
The Music Box Kid was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Music Box Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Music Box Kid was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.