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Kid Dynamite (1943): Cast & Where to Watch

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Kid Dynamite is a 1943 comedy directed by Wallace Fox, starring Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis, Bobby Jordan and Marguerita Padula. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and IndieFlix Shorts.

Kid Dynamite (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 6m (66 min)
Director
Wallace Fox
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kid Dynamite About?

The premise of Kid Dynamite without spoilers.

Based on Paul Ernst’s Saturday Evening Post story “The Old Gang,” East Side boxing champion Muggs accepts a challenge from the West Side champion, but moments before the bout he is kidnapped. His loyal friend Danny Lyons steps in, defeats the opponent, and later Muggs mistakenly blames Danny for the kidnapping.

Kid Dynamite Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • jealousy
  • wrongfully accused
  • boxing
  • bare chested male
  • shooting pool
  • crooked gambler
  • gambling racket
  • substitution
  • abduction
  • championship belt
  • reference to joe lewis
  • cigar smoking
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  • shoe shiner
  • shoe shine stand
  • clubhouse
  • fight
  • female judge
  • courtroom
  • disturbing the peace
  • bookmaking
  • dance contest
  • reference to superman
  • jitterbug dance
  • tall girl
  • humorous dancing
  • disqualification
  • sore loser
  • reference to the u.s. bill of rights
  • propaganda film
  • bullying
  • engagement ring
  • uniform
  • popcorn
  • reference to romeo
  • reference to cleopatra
  • slapped in the face
  • punched in the face
  • scrap metal drive
  • breaking the fourth wall by talking to the audience
  • friend
Where to watch

Where to Watch Kid Dynamite

Stream it on Fawesome and IndieFlix Shorts. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Kid Dynamite Cast & Characters

Leo Gorcey leads the cast as Muggs McGinnis, with Bobby Jordan as Danny Lions and Marguerita Padula as Mrs. Lyons. Directed by Wallace Fox; 26 actors are credited in all.

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How Well Do You Know Kid Dynamite?

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Kid Dynamite FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Kid Dynamite, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kid Dynamite?

Kid Dynamite runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

When was Kid Dynamite released?

Kid Dynamite was released on February 5, 1943.

Who directed Kid Dynamite?

Kid Dynamite was directed by Wallace Fox.

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Who is in the cast of Kid Dynamite?

Kid Dynamite stars Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis, Bobby Jordan as Danny Lions and Marguerita Padula as Mrs. Lyons, among 26 credited actors.

Where can I watch Kid Dynamite?

In the US, Kid Dynamite is streaming on Fawesome, IndieFlix Shorts and Mometu (availability from JustWatch).

Does Kid Dynamite have a post-credit scene?

No. Kid Dynamite has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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