Streets of New York

Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?

Cast

Jackie Cooper

as James Michael 'Jimmy' Keenan

Martin Spellman

as William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith

Marjorie Reynolds

as Anne Carroll

Dick Purcell

as T.P. 'Tap' Keenan

George Cleveland

as Pop O'Toole

George Irving

as Judge Joseph Carroll

Robert Emmett O'Connor

as Police Officer Burke

Sidney Miller

as Jiggsy

David Durand

as Spike Morgan

Buddy Pepper

as Flatfoot

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