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Streets of New York
Streets of New York

Streets of New York

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Genres

CrimeDrama

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Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

73 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

12 April 1939

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jackie Cooper

Jackie Cooper

James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan

Martin Spellman

Martin Spellman

William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith

Marjorie Reynolds

Marjorie Reynolds

Anne Carroll

Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

T.P. 'Tap' Keenan

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Pop O'Toole

George Irving

George Irving

Judge Joseph Carroll

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Police Officer Burke

Sidney Miller

Sidney Miller

Jiggsy

David Durand

David Durand

Spike Morgan

Buddy Pepper

Buddy Pepper

Flatfoot

William Bucker

William Bucker

Sammy (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

Street Policeman (uncredited)

William Gould

William Gould

Police Detective (uncredited)

Robert Emmett Keane

Robert Emmett Keane

Roger Wilson (uncredited)

Jack Kennedy

Jack Kennedy

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Donald Kerr

Newspaper Distributor (uncredited)

Lillian Randolph

Lillian Randolph

Judge's Maid (uncredited)

Kent Rogers

Kent Rogers

Gang Member (uncredited)

Bobby Stone

Bobby Stone

Beansy (uncredited)

Robert Tucker

Robert Tucker

Spike's Pal (uncredited)

Frank Yaconelli

Frank Yaconelli

Flower Vendor (uncredited)

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