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Cast
Jackie Cooper
as James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
Martin Spellman
as William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Marjorie Reynolds
as Anne Carroll
Dick Purcell
as T.P. 'Tap' Keenan
George Cleveland
as Pop O'Toole
George Irving
as Judge Joseph Carroll
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Officer Burke
Sidney Miller
as Jiggsy
David Durand
as Spike Morgan
Buddy Pepper
as Flatfoot
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes7
DirectorWilliam Nigh
WritersRobert Hardy Andrews
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStreets of New York
About Streets of New York
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?
Directed by William Nigh, Streets of New York leans on a strong ensemble — Jackie Cooper, Martin Spellman, Marjorie Reynolds — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1939.
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