I Am a Criminal (1938)
In this crime drama, a gangster uses an innocent newsboy to manipulate the jury just prior to his manslaughter trial. The 10-year-old newsboy idolizes the gangster. Eventually the lad's admiration comes to deeply affect the gangster who begins to soften up. Meanwhile his moll plans to rob him. The newsboy intervenes and stops her.
Director:
William Nigh
Writer:
John W. Krafft
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John Carroll as Brad McArthur |
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Kay Linaker as Linda La Rue |
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Craig Reynolds as Clint Reynolds |
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Martin Spellman as Bobby |
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Lester Matthews as District Attorney George Lane |
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Mary Kornman as Alice Martin |
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May Beatty as Maggie |
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Robert Fiske as Attorney Phil Collins |
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Allan Cavan as De Motte |
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Edward Earle as Clark |
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Byron Foulger as Ed Harper |
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Jack Kennedy as Sheriff |
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Robert Winkler as Young Boy |
| Directing | William Nigh | Director |
| Writing | John W. Krafft | Screenplay |
| Writing | Harrison Jacobs | Story |