Code of the Streets (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Code of the Streets is a drama and crime film directed by Harold Young, running about 72 minutes. “HE WOULDN'T WELCH! Beaten...battered...broke...he remained faithful to the only law he knew!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frankie Thomas plays Bob Lewis, leader of a gang consisting of Sailor, Murph, Monk, Trouble and Yap. The son of disgraced police officer Lt. Lewis, Bob vows to clear his dad's name, and also to prove that accused murderer Tommy Shay is innocent.
Who’s in it. Code of the Streets stars Harry Carey as Detective Lieutenant John Lewis, Frankie Thomas as Bob Lewis, James McCallion as Danny Shay and Juanita Quigley as Cynthia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Code of the Streets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Code of the Streets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Code of the Streets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Code of the Streets (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Code of the Streets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Code of the Streets worth watching?
- Code of the Streets holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Code of the Streets?
- Code of the Streets stars Harry Carey, Frankie Thomas, James McCallion, Juanita Quigley and El Brendel.
- When was Code of the Streets released?
- Code of the Streets was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.