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The West Side Kid (1943)

NR · 1943-08-23 · 58m · EN
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HE STANDS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO BUY HIS OWN DEATH!

Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.

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George ShermanDirector

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Don 'Red' BarryDon 'Red' BarryJohnny April (as Donald Barry)Henry HullHenry HullSam WinstonDale EvansDale EvansGloria WinstonChick ChandlerChick ChandlerShoelaceMatt McHughMatt McHughThe WorrierNana BryantNana BryantMrs. WinstonWalter CatlettWalter CatlettRamsey FenselEdward GarganEdward GarganDonovanChester CluteChester CluteGwylimPeter LawfordPeter LawfordJerry WinstonGeorges MetaxaGeorges MetaxaDr. KentonDorothy BurgessDorothy BurgessToodles

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GangsterKilling

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityGangster · KillingMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The West Side Kid about?

Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.

How long is The West Side Kid?

The West Side Kid has a runtime of 58 minutes.