Crime ·Action · United States of America · 1938 · 59m

Tough Kid

Director

Cast

Frankie Darro as 'Skipper' Murphy Dick Purcell as 'Red' Murphy Judith Allen as Ruth Lane Lillian Elliott as Katie Murphy Don Rowan as Bill Grogan William Ruhl as Monk -Club Owner

Crew

Wellyn Totman — Screenplay Brenda Weisberg — Story

Tagline

A plucky Irish kid sees red when crooked gamblers work the double-cross on his big brother...and starts a one-man war to put them in the big house!

Synopsis

Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.

Key Collaborators

Howard Bretherton Director Wellyn Totman Screenplay Brenda Weisberg Story

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