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Orphans of the Street

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 4m
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6.4/10
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Harry Davenport, James Burke, Robert Livingston, Tommy Ryan, June Storey, and Ace the Wonder Dog in Orphans of the Street (1938)
AdventureComedyDramaRomance

Orphaned Tommy Ryan is informed that the money from his father's estate has run out, and he will have to leave the Holbrook Military Academy. Bunting, the dour superintendent,forces Tommy to... Read allOrphaned Tommy Ryan is informed that the money from his father's estate has run out, and he will have to leave the Holbrook Military Academy. Bunting, the dour superintendent,forces Tommy to leave his dog, Skippy, behind. But Skippt breaks away and catches up with Tommy. Tommy re... Read allOrphaned Tommy Ryan is informed that the money from his father's estate has run out, and he will have to leave the Holbrook Military Academy. Bunting, the dour superintendent,forces Tommy to leave his dog, Skippy, behind. But Skippt breaks away and catches up with Tommy. Tommy reads a newspaper story of a dog-show to be held in High Hills with a prize of $15,000. Repo... Read all

  • Director
    • John H. Auer
  • Writers
    • Earl Felton
    • Eric Taylor
    • Jack Townley
  • Stars
    • Tommy Ryan
    • Robert Livingston
    • June Storey
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
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    • Director
      • John H. Auer
    • Writers
      • Earl Felton
      • Eric Taylor
      • Jack Townley
    • Stars
      • Tommy Ryan
      • Robert Livingston
      • June Storey
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    Tommy Ryan
    Tommy Ryan
    • Tommy Ryan
    Robert Livingston
    Robert Livingston
    • Bob Clayton
    June Storey
    June Storey
    • Lorna Ramsey
    Ralph Morgan
    Ralph Morgan
    • Martin Sands
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • Doc Will Ramsey
    James Burke
    James Burke
    • Police Officer Lou Manning
    Sidney Blackmer
    Sidney Blackmer
    • Parker
    Victor Kilian
    Victor Kilian
    • Dave Farmer
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • William Grant
    Herbert Rawlinson
    Herbert Rawlinson
    • Adams
    Robert Gleckler
    Robert Gleckler
    • Hughes
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Eli Thadius Bunting
    Reed Hadley
    Reed Hadley
    • Miller
    Donald Douglas
    Donald Douglas
    • Colonel Daniels
    • (as Don Douglas)
    Paul Everton
    Paul Everton
    • Judge
    Ace the Wonder Dog
    Ace the Wonder Dog
    • Skippy, Tommy's Dog
    Hooper Atchley
    Hooper Atchley
    • Old Grouch
    • (uncredited)
    Buddy Baker
    • Young Boy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John H. Auer
    • Writers
      • Earl Felton
      • Eric Taylor
      • Jack Townley
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      Music by William Lava (as Bill Lava)

      Lyrics by Eddie Cherkose

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Huérfanos de arrabal
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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