TOUGH KID (1938) Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell & Judith Allen | Action, Crime, Dram | B&W

Tough Kid is a 1938 American crime film directed by Howard Bretherton and written by Wellyn Totman. The film stars Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen, Lillian Elliott, Don Rowan and William Ruhl. The film was released on December 28, 1938, by Monogram Pictures.

SYNOPSIS
Skipper Murphy helps train his brother Red for a championship fight. However, a gang of gamblers tries to blackmail Red into losing by kidnapping his fiancée Ruth Lane.

Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphy's when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.

CAST & CREW
Directed by Howard Bretherton
Screenplay by Wellyn Totman
Story by Brenda Weisberg
Produced by Lindsley Parsons
Cinematography Harry Neumann
Edited by Russell F. Schoengarth
Production company Monogram Pictures
Distributed by Monogram Pictures
Release date December 28, 1938
Running time 59 minutes
Country United States
Language English