Drama ·Action ·Crime ·Romance · United States of America · 1943 · 58m

The West Side Kid

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Director
George Sherman
Cast
Don 'Red' Barry as Johnny April Henry Hull as Sam Winston Dale Evans as Gloria Winston Chick Chandler as Shoelace Matt McHugh as The Worrier Nana Bryant as Mrs. Winston
Crew
Jack A. Marta — Director of Photography Ernest J. Nims — Editor Albert Beich — Screenplay Anthony Coldeway — Screenplay
Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes
gangsterkilling
Key Collaborators
George Sherman Director Jack A. Marta Director of Photography Ernest J. Nims Editor Albert Beich Screenplay Anthony Coldeway Screenplay
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