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Gangster's Boy
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Gangster's Boy

1938-11-16 · 80 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

A popular high school valedictorian and star athlete becomes a pariah when it's discovered that his father is a former bootlegger.

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Directors
William Nigh
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jackie CooperJackie CooperLarry Kelly
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickTim Kelly
Lucy GilmanJulia Davis
Louise LorimerLouise LorimerMrs. Kelly
Tommy WonderTommy WonderBill Davis
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonJudge Davis
Betty BlytheBetty BlytheMrs. Davis
Huntley GordonHuntley GordonPrincipal
Herbert EvansHerbert EvansButler
William GouldWilliam GouldDistrict Attorney
Jack KennedySergeant
Bobby StoneSalvatore
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleySammy Trip
Joe DevlinJoe DevlinOfficer Jim
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerDistrict Attorney's Secretary
Jack GardnerPhotographer
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyReporter
Bradley MetcalfeBradley MetcalfeArthur
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.Editor
Buddy PepperBoy

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