The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
In this crime drama, a gangster uses an innocent newsboy to manipulate the jury just prior to his manslaughter trial. The 10-year-old newsboy idolizes the gangster. Eventually the lad's admiration comes to deeply affect the gangster who begins to soften up. Meanwhile his moll plans to rob him. The newsboy intervenes and stops her.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- William NighDirector
- John W. KrafftScreenplay
Cast
- John CarrollBrad McArthur
- Kay LinakerLinda La Rue
- Craig ReynoldsClint Reynolds
- Martin SpellmanBobby
- Lester MatthewsDistrict Attorney George Lane
- Mary KornmanAlice Martin
- May BeattyMaggie
- Robert FiskeAttorney Phil Collins
- Allan CavanDe Motte
- Edward EarleClark
- Byron FoulgerEd Harper
- Jack KennedySheriff
Stills
Themes
press agentmanslaughter