The West Side Kid (1943)
HE STANDS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO BUY HIS OWN DEATH!
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.
Director: George Sherman
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: August 23, 1943
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Anthony Coldeway (Screenplay)
- Albert Beich (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Editing: Ernest J. Nims
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gangster, killing
More Films by Director: George Sherman
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 West Side Kid stars Don 'Red' Barry, Henry Hull, Dale Evans, Chick Chandler, Matt McHugh, Nana Bryant.
- How long is The West Side Kid?
- The West Side Kid has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The West Side Kid?
- The West Side Kid is a Drama, Action, Crime, Romance film.
- Where was The West Side Kid produced?
- The West Side Kid was produced in United States of America.