Streets of New York (1939) The story of a kid who was tough enough to go straight!

Jimmy Keenan (Jackie Cooper) battles to stay on the straight and narrow, fending off gang pressure and his criminal brother Tap (Dick Purcell) while chasing his dream of becoming a lawyer. When Tap’s crimes hit too close to home, Jimmy takes a stand, proving he’s tougher than the streets trying to break him.

Original title: Streets of New York (1939)

Director: William Nigh
Writer: Robert Hardy Andrews
Actors: Jackie Cooper, Martin Spellman, Marjorie Reynolds, Dick Purcell

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
Release date: April 12, 1939
Filming location: United States

@CultCinemaClassics

[LSWilliam]

Do not let the trite moralism of this film turn yoU off. It has a message for anyone with a conscience.

[eugeniebreida]

Wonderful story, I think we could all use a little more thoughtfulness and effort on behalf of our neighbors - and the main character here (and his mentors Abe Lincoln and the judge in this film) does a fine job of inspiring our better selves. Thanks for this kind movie - in a hard-knocks real world scenario.

[LIZZIE-lizzie]

Good movie!!! Jackie Cooper initiated the laws for child actors to keep their monies! Made a smooth transition from child star to adulthood.
Thank you, CCC !

[LSWilliam]

The beauty of the slightest human grace can turn anything into a wonder.

[mikesilva]

Nada: I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum.

😊

[LSWilliam]

Sometimes I can barely take it. Christmas Eve, as here portrayed, is one of them.

[qdood]

Fun feels good story. Thanks as always ccc

[lisashapiro]

I love old films because they had a conscious and hearts. Thats Wally from leave it to beaver series.

[Just-a-Girl-]

I take it back 1:07:10 that was sad. 😢

[LSWilliam]

Is not this scene in the beautiful? We were normal.

[fwdixon]

Corny oldie. The director of photography took his salary under false pretenses.