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1938

I Am a Criminal

Directed by William Nigh
Bullet-blazing drama of the man in the headlines...and the story behind them!

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.

Duration

1h 12m

Released

December 7, 1938

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Cast13

  • John Carroll
  • Kay Linaker
  • Craig Reynolds
  • Martin Spellman
  • Lester Matthews
  • Mary Kornman
  • May Beatty
  • Robert Fiske
  • Allan Cavan

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