Sidewalks of New York (1931): Cast
Sidewalks of New York is a 1931 romantic comedy directed by Jules White and Zion Myers, starring Buster Keaton as Harmon, Cliff Edwards and Syd Saylor. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Directors
- Jules White and Zion Myers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sidewalks of New York About?
The premise of Sidewalks of New York without spoilers.
Full of humor, the film follows a well‑meaning but clueless slumlord who sets out to improve his gritty urban block. He tries to steer a rowdy gang of city boys onto a better path while also courting a charming young woman, transforming the rough neighborhood into a more respectable community.
Sidewalks of New York Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- new york city
- millionaire
- young
- boxing match
- adolescent
- attempted murder
- roast duck
- brother sister relationship
- gangster
- crossdressing man
- stick ball
- gymnasium
+33 more Show fewer
- blank cartridges
- rich boy poor girl relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- fixed match
- lower east side manhattan new york city
- gunfire
- boy's birthday party
- tenement dweller
- dimwitted protagonist
- local gangster
- stolen pocket watch
- gang boss
- armed robbery
- madcap comedy
- social differences
- comedic chase scene
- happy ending
- extortion
- bribery
- mistaken identity
- wrestling
- gang of robbers
- blackface
- boys gang
- phonograph record
- landlord
- beat cop
- stage play
- best friend
- disguised as a blonde
- recorded speech
- mansion
- juvenile delinquency
Sidewalks of New York Cast & Characters
Buster Keaton leads the cast as Harmon, with Cliff Edwards as Poggle and Syd Saylor as Mulvaney. Directed by Jules White and Zion Myers; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jules White
- Co-director Zion Myers
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Buster Keaton as Harmon -
Cliff Edwards as Poggle - Syd Saylor as Mulvaney
- Oscar Apfel as Judge
Also Starring in Sidewalks of New York
· 6 more- Frank LaRue Sergeant
- Anita Page Margie
- Jerry Tucker Little Boy (uncredited)
- Norman Phillips Jr. Clipper
- Clark Marshall Lefty
- Frank Rowan Butch
More from Jules White and Zion Myers
More films directed by Jules White and Zion Myers: Sappy Bull Fighters, Triple Crossed, Oil’s Well That Ends Well and Flying Saucer Daffy.
Sidewalks of New York Also Known As
Also known as “Buster millionnaire”.
- Also known as
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- Buster millionnaire
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Sidewalks of New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sidewalks of New York, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sidewalks of New York?
Sidewalks of New York runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Sidewalks of New York released?
Sidewalks of New York was released on September 26, 1931.
Who directed Sidewalks of New York?
Sidewalks of New York was directed by Jules White and Zion Myers.
More films by Jules White Who is in the cast of Sidewalks of New York?
Sidewalks of New York stars Buster Keaton as Harmon, Cliff Edwards as Poggle and Syd Saylor as Mulvaney, among 10 credited actors.
Does Sidewalks of New York have a post-credit scene?
No. Sidewalks of New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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