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.
Starring
Don 'Red' Barry, Henry Hull, Dale Evans
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The West Side Kid was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
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...
The West Side Kid is a Drama, Action, Crime film with a runtime of 0h 58m.
CAST (20)
Don 'Red' Barry
Johnny April
Henry Hull
Sam Winston
Dale Evans
Gloria Winston
Chick Chandler
Shoelace
Matt McHugh
The Worrier
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Winston
Walter Catlett
Ramsey Fensel
Edward Gargan
Donovan
Chester Clute
Gwylim
Peter Lawford
Jerry Winston
Georges Metaxa
Dr. Kenton
Dorothy Burgess
Toodles
Hooper Atchley
Businessman
Charles Coleman
Butler
MC
Mozelle Cravens
Dancer
Edward Earle
Racketeer
Fern Emmett
Landlady
MK
Mary Kenyon
Dancer
Nolan Leary
Businessman
BS
Brick Sullivan
Henchman
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What is The West Side Kid about?
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.
How long is The West Side Kid?
The West Side Kid has a runtime of 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Who stars in The West Side Kid?
The cast of The West Side Kid includes Don 'Red' Barry, Henry Hull, Dale Evans, Chick Chandler, Matt McHugh.
GENRES (4)
Drama
Action
Crime
Romance