Young Donovan's Kid (1931)
1h 17m
Running Time
June 6, 1931Release Date
Young Donovan's Kid (1931)
1h 17m
Running Time
June 6, 1931Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
A crusader tries to keep a dope dealer from corrupting children.
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Dix
Jim Donovan
Marion Shilling
Kitty Costello
Jackie Cooper
Midge Murray
Frank Sheridan
Father Dan
Fred Niblo
Director
Rex Beach
Writer
Fred Kelsey
Collins
J. Walter Ruben
Writer
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Young Donovan's Kid is a 1931 American pre-Code melodrama film directed by Fred Niblo, from a screenplay by J. Walter Ruben, based upon the short story, Big Brother, by Rex Beach. It was a remake of a 1923 silent film of the same, produced by Famous Players–Lasky, and directed by Allan Dwan. This version starred Richard Dix, Jackie Cooper (who was on loan to RKO from Hal Roach Studios), and Marion Shilling. The film also featured Boris Karloff in a supporting role as "Cokey Joe".