The St. Louis Kid
"65 of the Fastest Minutes Seen in Any Film in A Long Time!"
Originally released in 1934. The St. Louis Kid is a romance/drama film. directed by Ray Enright. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Cagney, Patricia Ellis, and Allen Jenkins
Synopsis
Trucker Eddie Kennedy gets involved with the law when he has an car accident with Ann Reid and knocks the owner of a dairy out. He evades a penalty when he claims, that he had done it as an act of solidarism with the farmers. The farmers start an boycott action against this dairy, so the owner has to bring milk from elsewhere to his dairy, but the farmers closed the road, and Kennedy is arrested once more. He leaves jail at night to meet Ann, but meanwhile the owner has asked some mobsters to deliver the milk. One of the farmers is murdered, Ann Reid is missing and Eddie Kennedy is accused of murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Cagney
as Eddie Kennedy
Patricia Ellis
as Ann Reid
Allen Jenkins
as Buck Willetts
Robert Barrat
as Farmer Benson
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Richardson
Spencer Charters
as Messeldopp
Addison Richards
as Mr. Brown
Dorothy Dare
as Gracie Smith
Arthur Aylesworth
as Judge Jeremiah Jones
Charles C. Wilson
as Mr. Harris
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The St. Louis Kid about?
Trucker Eddie Kennedy gets involved with the law when he has an car accident with Ann Reid and knocks the owner of a dairy out. He evades a penalty when he claims, that he had done it as an act of ...
Who directed The St. Louis Kid?
The St. Louis Kid was directed by Ray Enright.
How long is The St. Louis Kid?
The St. Louis Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The St. Louis Kid released?
The St. Louis Kid was released on November 10, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The St. Louis Kid?
The main cast of The St. Louis Kid includes James Cagney, Patricia Ellis, Allen Jenkins, Robert Barrat, Hobart Cavanaugh.