The Michigan Kid
1928, English. Directed by Irvin Willat.
The Michigan Kid is a gambler in the backwoods of Alaska trying to make enough money to go back to his hometown and impress the girl he loves. His childhood rival for the girl happens to turn up at his casino, in trouble and doesn't want his girl to find about it.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Irvin WillatDirector
- Conrad NagelJimmy Cowan, the Michigan Kid
- Renée AdoréeRose Morris
- Lloyd WhitlockFrank Hayward
- Fred EsmeltonHiram Morris
- Adolph MilarShorty
- Maurice MurphyJimmy Cowan, as a child
- Virginia GreyRose, as a child
- Don HouseFrank Howard, as a child
- Alice BelcherMinor Role (uncredited)
- Walter BrennanMinor Role (uncredited)
- Tom LondonMinor Role (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Milne, Rex Beach
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The Michigan Kid runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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The Michigan Kid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Michigan Kid on?
The Michigan Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 October 1928. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Michigan Kid?
If you liked The Michigan Kid, try All Together Now, Eleanor the Great, True Grit.
Who directed The Michigan Kid?
The Michigan Kid (1928) was directed by Irvin Willat and stars Conrad Nagel, Renée Adorée, Lloyd Whitlock.