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Former Dead End Kid Huntz Hall made his first appearance with the East Side Kids in 1941's Bowery Blitzkrieg . The plotline concentrates on Danny Breslin ( Bobby Jordan ), a good kid in danger of going bad thanks to the influence of two-bit crook Monk Martin ( Bobby Stone ). When Danny is disqualified from the upcoming Golden Gloves boxing championship, his pal Mugs ( Leo Gorcey ) takes his place. Thanks to the chicanery of Monk and his gambling cronies, the public becomes convinced that Mugs intends...
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The East Side Kids series details the trials and tribulations of a group of Bowery boys in 1940s New York City who choose to enter the boxing ring rather than turn to a life of crime. In this installment of the series, Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey) and his gang help a youngster in danger of getting mixed up with gangsters.
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Former "Dead End Kid" Huntz Hall made is first appearance with the "East Side Kids" in 1941's "Bowery Blitzkrieg." The plotline concentrates on Danny Breslin (Bobby Jordan), good kid in danger of going bad thanks to the influence of two-bit crook Monk Martin (Bobby Stone). When Danny is disqualified from the upcoming Golden Gloves boxing championship, his pal Mugs (Leo Gorcey) takes his place. Thanks to the chicanery of Monk and his gambling cronies, the public becomes convinced that Mugs intends...
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From All Movie Guide: Bowery Blitzkrieg is almost more valuable as a sociological artifact than it is as a movie -- that fact might have astounded producer Sam Katzman, who thought he was delivering an hour's worth of entertainment to a couple of million viewers paying 25 or 50 cents a piece (probably for whatever the "A" feature was that this was paired with); but it makes watching Bowery Blitzkrieg our pleasure. It is entertaining, to be sure, but it's also a cut above the typical East Side Kids...
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bowery blitzkrieg (DVD)
The East Side Kids series details the trials and tribulations of a group of Bowery boys in 1940s New York City who choose to enter the boxing ring rather than turn to a life of crime. In this installment of the series, Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey) and his gang help a youngster in danger of getting mixed up with gangsters.
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The East Side Kids series details the trials and tribulations of a group of Bowery boys in 1940s New York City who choose to enter the boxing ring rather than turn to a life of crime. In this installment of the series, Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey) and his gang help a youngster in danger of getting mixed up with gangsters.
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BOWERY BLITZKRIEG - 1941, 62 mins, B&W Starring: Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Warren Hull, Charlotte Henry, Keye Luke, Dennis Moore Synopsis: The East Side Kids get into boxing when Muggs (Gorcey) decides to compete in the annual Golden Gloves boxing match. But local gamblers try to both blackmail Muggs and sully his good name. THE FIGHTER - 1951, 75 mins, B&W Starring: Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown, Lee J. Cobb, Frank Silvera, Robert Haynes Synopsis: Jack London's story of a young Mexican patriot in...
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The East Side Kids series details the trials and tribulations of a group of Bowery boys in 1940s New York City who choose to enter the boxing ring rather than turn to a life of crime. In this installment of the series, Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey) and his gang help a youngster in danger of getting mixed up with gangsters.
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Danny Breslin (Bobby Jordan) is a good kid in danger of going bad under the influence of criminal Monk Martin (Bobby Stone). Danny is disqualified from an upcoming Golden Gloves boxing championship, so his friend Muggs (Leo Gorcey) takes his place. Monk and his gambling henchmen convince the public that Muggs intends to throw the fight. The boys-the "good" kid Danny and the streetwise Muggs-are pitted against each other in this timeless yarn about integrity, decency, friendship, and greed.
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bowery blitzkrieg (DVD) ($8.4) (£5.13) (€5.7)
The East Side Kids series details the trials and tribulations of a group of Bowery boys in 1940s New York City who choose to enter the boxing ring rather than turn to a life of crime. In this installment of the series, Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey) and his gang help a youngster in danger of getting mixed up with gangsters.
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Former Dead End Kid Huntz Hall made his first appearance with the East Side Kids in 1941s Bowery Blitzkrieg. The plotline concentrates on Danny Breslin (Bobby Jordan), a good kid in danger of going bad thanks to the influence of two-bit crook Monk Martin (Bobby Stone). When Danny is disqualified from the upcoming Golden Gloves boxing championship, his pal Mugs (Leo Gorcey) takes his place. Thanks to the chicanery of Monk and his gambling cronies, the public becomes convinced that Mugs intends to...
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Former Dead End Kid Huntz Hall made his first appearance with the East Side Kids in 1941's Bowery Blitzkrieg . The plotline concentrates on Danny Breslin ( Bobby Jordan ), a good kid in danger of going bad thanks to the influence of two-bit crook Monk Martin ( Bobby Stone ). When Danny is disqualified from the upcoming Golden Gloves boxing championship, his pal Mugs ( Leo Gorcey ) takes his place. Thanks to the chicanery of Monk and his gambling cronies, the public becomes convinced that Mugs intends...
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Police Officer Tom Brady offers Muggs McGinnis and his East Side gang a new lease in life and an opportunity to get off the streets by introducing them to the fascinating world of boxing. Danny Breslin, a disciplines kid and brother of Tom's fiancée Mary, however, fails prey to the guiles of Martin Monk, a smooth-talking and street-smart crook. It is now up to Muggs to pull Danny out of trouble.
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east side kids: bowery blitzkrieg (DVD)
The East Side Kids series details the trials and tribulations of a group of Bowery boys in 1940s New York City who choose to enter the boxing ring rather than turn to a life of crime. In this installment of the series, Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey) and his gang help a youngster in danger of getting mixed up with gangsters.
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CAUTION: Our print has a brief period of dark footage. With LEO GORCEY, HUNTZ HALL, BOBBY JORDAN, KEYE LUKE, WARREN HULL. This bright and fast-moving East Side Kids entry involves the ironic plights of two ex-pals, Muggs McGinniss and Danny Breslin (colorfully played by Leo Gorcey and Bobby Jordan). Beyond their Lower East Side roots, both boys share a talent for boxing. At the outset, Danny has gone straight and has chosen to do his brawling inside the ring. In fact, he is in training to go into battle in...
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Bowery Blitzkreig
East Side Kids get into boxing When Danny shows signs of heading down a criminal path with small time hood Monk Martin, he gets disqualified from a boxing tournament. Muggs takes Danny's place in the Golden Gloves.. Gamblers try to bribe Muggs to throw the boxing match. Danny must decide where his loyalty lies if he is to help Muggs.
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"A part of the popular series of films based on East Side kids, this fast paced episode showcases the intense rivalry between two friends turned adversaries. Director Wallace Fox does an excellent job of portraying the innermost struggles of youngsters desperately searching for ways of being accepted by an unforgiving world. Leo Gorcey and Bobby Jordan play the roles of two youngsters with contrasting personalities and goals. The strong sociological message for youngsters to keep off the streets is continued...
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