1939 – The Abe Lincoln of 9th Avenue – American film directed by William Nigh

1939 – The Abe Lincoln of 9th Avenue – American film directed by William Nigh

Teenager Jimmy Keenan, inspired by Abraham Lincoln, runs a newsstand while caring for his friend Gimpy and dreaming of becoming a lawyer. Despite pressure from his criminal brother Tap and a local gang, Jimmy stays on the right path, even convincing a judge to give Gimpy a second chance. After Tap’s crimes escalate, Jimmy refuses to help him escape, leading to Tap’s arrest, and Jimmy continues pursuing his dream of justice.

Original title: Streets of New York
Alternative title: The Abe Lincoln of Ninth Avenue

Main Cast:
Jackie Cooper – James “Jimmy” Keenan
Martin Spellman – William McKinley “Gimpy” Smith
Marjorie Reynolds – Anne Carroll
Dick Purcell – T.P. ‘Tap’ Keenan
George Cleveland – Pop O’Toole
George Irving – Judge Carroll
Robert Emmett O’Connor – Police Officer Burke
Sidney Miller – Jiggsy, newsboy
David Durand – Spike Morgan
Buddy Pepper – Flatfoot, newsboy

Directed by William Nigh

B&W version: https://youtu.be/SGcQ6-he_8A

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