Pride of the Bowery (1940): Cast & Plot
Pride of the Bowery is a 1940 comedy drama directed by Joseph H. Lewis, starring Bobby Jordan as Danny, Leo Gorcey and Kenneth Howell. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sam Katzman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pride of the Bowery About?
The premise of Pride of the Bowery without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Muggs, a tough‑hearted softie, is duped by his pal Danny into joining a Civilian Conservation Corps camp to get in shape. He resists the regimented routine, battling the camp’s stern captain and confronting fellow recruits, and he steps in to help a friend who’s landed in trouble.
Pride of the Bowery Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- east side kids
- dead end kids
- punched in the face
- littering
- physical exam
- american flag
- playing taps
- pillow fight
- wood pile
- hit on the butt
- faking illness to skip work
- felling a tree
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- boxing ring
- boxing poster
- booing audience
- theft
- pariah
- chopping wood
- photograph
- bouquet of flowers
- caught red handed
- chase
- true friend
- boxing knockout
- inappropriate touching
- rudeness
- taking the blame for another's crime
- silent treatment
- dupe
- civilian conservation corps
- boxing tournament
- bad sportsmanship
- sportsmanship
- government aid program
- manipulation
- competition
- code of the streets
- retribution
- attitude adjustment
- new deal program
- reformation
- deception
- arrogance
- bowery manhattan new york city
- lower east side manhattan new york city
- heroism
- boxing promoter
- bare chested male
Pride of the Bowery Cast & Characters
Bobby Jordan leads the cast as Danny, with Leo Gorcey as Muggs Maloney and Kenneth Howell as Allen. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph H. Lewis
- Bobby Jordan as Danny
- Leo Gorcey as Muggs Maloney
- Kenneth Howell as Allen
- Carleton Young as Norton
Also Starring in Pride of the Bowery
· 9 more- Mary Ainslee Elaine White
- Bobby Stone Willie
- Lloyd Ingraham Doctor
- Kenneth Harlan Captain
- David Gorcey Peewee
- Sunshine Sammy Morrison Scruno
- Donald Haines Skinny
- Nick Stuart Ranger
- Eugene Francis Algy
More from Joseph H. Lewis
More films directed by Joseph H. Lewis, best-rated first: Gun Crazy, The Halliday Brand, 7th Cavalry and A Lawless Street.
Pride of the Bowery Plot Summary
What happens in Pride of the Bowery from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When Muggs Maloney refuses to train for the Golden Gloves match unless he has his own private country camp, Danny placates him by recruiting members of the Vassey Street Boys’ Club into the Civilian Conservation Corps. Arriving at the camp, Muggs clashes with Allen, the camp’s leader, and treats the facility as if it were his private property.
Full summary
The whole story of Pride of the Bowery, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Pride of the Bowery?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What competition is Muggs Maloney supposed to be training for?
Pride of the Bowery Also Known As
Also known as “Here We Go Again”.
- Also known as
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- Here We Go Again
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bowery Champs, Bowery Blitzkrieg and Bowery Bombshell.
Pride of the Bowery FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pride of the Bowery, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pride of the Bowery?
Pride of the Bowery runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Pride of the Bowery released?
Pride of the Bowery was released on December 15, 1940.
Who directed Pride of the Bowery?
Pride of the Bowery was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
More films by Joseph H. Lewis Who is in the cast of Pride of the Bowery?
Pride of the Bowery stars Bobby Jordan as Danny, Leo Gorcey as Muggs Maloney and Kenneth Howell as Allen, among 13 credited actors.
Does Pride of the Bowery have a post-credit scene?
No. Pride of the Bowery has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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