The West Side Kid
1943, English. Directed by George Sherman.
HE STANDS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO BUY HIS OWN DEATH!
Millionaire Sam Winston is an unhappy man. His wife Constance lives a gay life, devoting all her time to parties; his daughter Gloria is in one scandal after another, changing husbands as often as her moods, and son Jerry spends his time getting drunk and chasing women. Sam hires gangster Johnny April to bump him off but Johnny, liking the old man, defers the killing and sets about making the family appreciate Sam.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 23 August 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Beich, Anthony Coldeway
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The West Side Kid runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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The West Side Kid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The West Side Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 August 1943. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The West Side Kid?
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Who directed The West Side Kid?
The West Side Kid (1943) was directed by George Sherman and stars Don 'Red' Barry, Henry Hull, Dale Evans.