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DRAMA . 1943 . 0h 58m

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
0h 58m
Runtime
1943
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Don 'Red' Barry stars as Johnny April in The West Side Kid.
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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
58 min (0h 58m)
Country

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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.

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Drama Action Crime Romance
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