The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Lionel NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- Lenny BruceWriter
- Oscar RudolphDirector
- Jack HenleyWriter
Cast
- Charles CoburnMayor Ed Johnson
- Spring ByingtonJustice Amelia Brown
- Anne FrancisJune Brown
- John AgarTom Baxter
- George WinslowTimmy
- Stanley ClementsBob
- Emory ParnellBig Bill Watkins
- June ClayworthHarriet Snedley
- Don HaggertyOfficer Mike O'Brien
- Beverly GarlandLudine
- Byron FoulgerCard Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
orphanageorphangovernment corruptionray gun