The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- William NighDirector
- Robert Hardy AndrewsScreenplay
Cast
- Jackie CooperJames Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan
- Martin SpellmanWilliam McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
- Marjorie ReynoldsAnne Carroll
- Dick PurcellT.P. 'Tap' Keenan
- George ClevelandPop O'Toole
- George IrvingJudge Joseph Carroll
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorPolice Officer Burke
- Sidney MillerJiggsy
- David DurandSpike Morgan
- Buddy PepperFlatfoot
- William BuckerSammy (uncredited)
- Byron Foulger'Murderer' in Classroom (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
new york city