Docks of New York

The East Side Kids are pursued by killers seeking a stolen necklace.

Cast

Leo Gorcey

as Muggs McGinnis

Huntz Hall

as Glimpy

William Benedict

as Skinny

Gloria Pope

as Saundra

Carlyle Blackwell Jr.

as Marty

Betty Blythe

as Mrs. Darcy

Cy Kendall

as Compeau

George Meeker

as Mallet

Joy Reese

as Millie

Pierre Watkin

as Captain Jacobs

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