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East of the River (1940)

Movie ★ 6.3 74 min

Crime Drama

Two troublesome boys grow into very different men, one becoming a hoodlum and the other embracing college but both are in-love with the same girl.

Alfred E. Green Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 9, 1940
Runtime
74 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0032429
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Themes

Cast

John Garfield John Garfield Joseph Enrico 'Joe' Lorenzo Brenda Marshall Brenda Marshall Laurie Romayne Marjorie Rambeau Marjorie Rambeau Mama Teresa Lorenzo George Tobias George Tobias Tony Scaduto William Lundigan William Lundigan Nicholas Antonio 'Nick' Lorenzo Moroni Olsen Moroni Olsen Judge R.D. Davis Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley Cy Turner Jack La Rue Jack La Rue Frank 'Frisco' Scarfi Jack Carr 'No Neck' Griswold Paul Guilfoyle Paul Guilfoyle Balmy Russell Hicks Russell Hicks Warden Charley Foy Charley Foy Customer Ralph Volkie Ralph Volkie Smith, Turner's Henchman Jimmy O'Gatty Turner's Henchman Robert Homans Robert Homans Patrolman Shanahan Joe Conti Joe O'Neill Nolan Nick Murray Alper Murray Alper Dink Rogers, Blackjack Player (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is East of the River about?
Two troublesome boys grow into very different men, one becoming a hoodlum and the other embracing college but both are in-love with the same girl.
Who directed East of the River?
East of the River was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in East of the River?
East of the River stars John Garfield, Brenda Marshall, Marjorie Rambeau, George Tobias.
When was East of the River released?
East of the River is a 1940 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch East of the River?
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