Bowery Boy
Originally released in 1940. Bowery Boy is a crime film. directed by William Morgan. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dennis O'Keefe, Louise Campbell, and Jimmy Lydon
Synopsis
Dr. Tom O'Hara takes over a public clinic in New York's desperately poor Bowery section. Boy gangleader Sock Dolan resents Tom's interference in moving Sock's kid brother to a hospital, because Sock blames hospitals for his mother's death. Sock helps racketeer J.R. Mason sell food to the clinic, unaware that Mason sells cheap and often tainted food. When a number of patients, including Sock's brother, become ill from food poisoning, Sock is kidnapped by Mason to keep him silent. Dr. O'Hara must find a way to rescue Sock and stop Mason's contamination of hospital food supplies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowery Boy about?
Dr. Tom O'Hara takes over a public clinic in New York's desperately poor Bowery section. Boy gangleader Sock Dolan resents Tom's interference in moving Sock's kid brother to a hospital, because Soc...
Who directed Bowery Boy?
Bowery Boy was directed by William Morgan.
How long is Bowery Boy?
Bowery Boy has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Bowery Boy released?
Bowery Boy was released on December 28, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bowery Boy?
The main cast of Bowery Boy includes Dennis O'Keefe, Louise Campbell, Jimmy Lydon, Helen Vinson, Roger Pryor.