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Gangster's Boy (1938)

80 min  -  Drama  -   16 November 1938 (USA)
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A popular high school valedictorian and star athlete becomes a pariah when it's discovered that his father is a former bootlegger.

Director:

William Nigh

Writers:

Robert Hardy Andrews (screenplay), Karl Brown (story), and 1 more credit »
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Gangster's Boy -- 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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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jackie Cooper ...
Larry Kelly
Robert Warwick Robert Warwick ...
Tim Kelly
Lucy Gilman Lucy Gilman ...
Julia Davis
Louise Lorimer Louise Lorimer ...
Mrs. Kelly
Tommy Wonder Tommy Wonder ...
Bill Davis
Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson ...
Judge Roger Davis
Betty Blythe ...
Mrs. Davis
Huntley Gordon Huntley Gordon ...
School Principal (as Huntly Gordon)
Herbert Evans Herbert Evans ...
Stevens - The Butler
William Gould William Gould ...
District Attorney Edward Jameson
Jack Kennedy Jack Kennedy ...
Police Sergeant
Bobby Stone Bobby Stone ...
Salvatore
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Storyline

Senior Larry Kelly has been chosen valedictorian and is looking forward with best friend Bill Davis to a West Point appointment. In addition, he is romantically involved with Molly Davis, Bill's sister. Larry's father, Tim 'Knuckles' Kelly, becomes reunited with his wife and son after a long absence. They buy a house in a well-to-do neighborhood next door to the Davis family, but when the local newspaper reveals that Tim is an ex-bootlegger, Judge Davis, a harsh disciplinarian, forbids his children to see Larry. Although many consider Larry a pariah, his closest friends and the principal remain loyal. When Bill accidentally runs over a bicyclist while driving Larry's car and a whiskey bottle is discovered in the back seat, Larry takes the blame for his friend. When the truth comes to light, everyone involved realizes Larry's character and integrity, and the two families become reconciled. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com)  

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Taglines:

Yesterday CHEERED! Today SHUNNED!

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

En gangsters son See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Monogram Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The name of this film appears on the movie marquee in the first nighttime montage shot of Murder, My Sweet. See more »

Soundtracks

"Stop Beatin' Round the Mulberry Bush"
(uncredited)
Written by Clay Boland and Bickley Reichner
Danced by The Hollywood Jitterbugs See more »