 |
One sheet This poster is for the 1942 film
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge, the eleventh installment in the long-running East Side Kids series produced by Monogram Pictures. This particular entry is noted for being one of the more dramatic films in a series typically known for its lighter, comedic tone.
Plot Summary
The story follows the East Side Kids as they rescue a young girl named Sylvia from her abusive stepfather, Morley. When Morley is later murdered by a gangster named McGaffey, the gang hides Sylvia in their clubhouse to protect her. Complications arise when one of the gang members, Danny, is arrested for the crime after returning to the apartment for Sylvia's clothes. The real killer attempts to blackmail the gang's leader, Muggs, into a warehouse heist using a murder weapon that bears his fingerprints. Ultimately, a former gang member currently in the Navy, Rusty, helps the boys solve the mystery with the aid of Sylvia's paralyzed grandfather, who witnessed the crime.
Main Cast & Characters
The film features the core members of the East Side Kids gang along with notable guest stars:
Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis
Bobby Jordan as Danny Lyons
Huntz Hall as Glimpy
Gabriel Dell as Skid
Noah Beery Jr. as Rusty "Butch"
Ann Gillis as Sylvia
Dave O'Brien as Sgt. Jim Lyons |
|
|
