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OPEN CLASSIC CINEMA · 437

Bowery Blitzkrieg

194162 minUnited States

Comedy Drama Crime

Video edition: YouTube
Original language: English
This copy runs: 62:48
Subtitles: English

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Synopsis

Two young men from the same neighbourhood seem headed toward opposite futures: one has sporting promise, while the other is already familiar to the police. A sympathetic officer tries to guide their fighting instincts toward boxing. Gangsters and personal resentments complicate his efforts as the apparently clear distinction between the boys begins to break down.

Cast

Leo Gorcey

Bobby Jordan

Keye Luke

DirectorsWallace Fox

Behind the scenes

Huntz Hall joined the East Side Kids series with this film, receiving an introductory credit despite earlier screen appearances elsewhere. His character is called Limpy here; Glimpy became the more familiar name in subsequent entries.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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Leo Gorcey — NBC Radio · Public domain
Bobby Jordan — Film screenshot (Warner Bros.) · Public domain

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