The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- John WatersDirector
- Harry ClorkScreenplay
- Grant GarettScreenplay
- William R. LipmanScreenplay
Cast
- Wallace BeeryRoy 'Slag' McGurk
- Dean StockwellNipper
- Edward ArnoldMike Glenson
- Aline MacMahonMamie Steeple
- Cameron MitchellJohnny Burden
- Dorothy PatrickCaroline Glenson
- Morris AnkrumFowles
- Clinton SundbergFlexter
- Tom KennedyBruiser (uncredited)
- Guy StockwellKid
- Aubrey MatherMilbane
- Charles JudelsFirst Brewer
Stills
Themes
boxerfistfightbeltorphanguardianfoundlingpawnshopsaloon brawlsalvation armyex-boxerthe boweryabandoned child