East Side Kids (1940)

User Reviews Mixed (base on 317 reviews)
Description It's gang war on the streets of New York...when a bunch of half-pint racketeers go "civic-minded' to put the skids under a crime czar! After living all his childhood in the street, a young boy rapidly notices that crime doesn't pay, leading him to become a policeman. One day, one of his best friends goes to prison for a murder he didn't commit. The policeman tries his best to release the friend by proving his innocence.
Genres Comedy - Drama - Thriller
Director Robert F. Hill
Producer robert f hill
Published Date 2026-04-01 16:19:18
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Actors


Leon Ames
Dennis Moore
Joyce Bryant
Hal E. Chester
Harris Berger

Overall Reviews: Mixed (base on 317 reviews)

Most recent reviews

giorgio simonelli Recent review

Weak pacing made it drag in several places.

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milton moses ginsberg Recent review

Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.

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oscar micheaux Recent review

The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.

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charles f haas Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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david greene Recent review

Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.

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frank r strayer Recent review

The tone kept shifting and never settled.

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albert s rogell Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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edward a kull Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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kan ping yu Recent review

Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.

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edmund goulding Recent review

Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.

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joseph kuo Recent review

A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

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george melford Recent review

Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.

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albert band Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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ubaldo ragona Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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william clemens Recent review

The plot was predictable and uninspired.

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stuart heisler Recent review

Missed opportunities for deeper themes.

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alan crosland Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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fred zinnemann Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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william rowland Recent review

A promising premise, but the execution fell short.

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vittorio cottafavi Recent review

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

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