The West Side Kid

The West Side Kid

"HE STANDS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO BUY HIS OWN DEATH!"

Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.

Release Date

August 23, 1943

Status

Released

Original Title

The West Side Kid

Runtime

58min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Republic Pictures