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Streets of New York

NEW JUVENILE SENSATION
Apr 12, 1939 · 1h 13m
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Crime
Drama

PLOT

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?

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CAST

Jackie Cooper
James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
Martin Spellman
William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Marjorie Reynolds
Anne Carroll
Dick Purcell
T.P. 'Tap' Keenan
George Cleveland
Pop O'Toole
George Irving
Judge Joseph Carroll
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Officer Burke
Sidney Miller
Jiggsy
Directed by William Nigh

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Monogram Pictures
Country
US

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