
Johnny Eager(1941)
A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.


“EVERY WOMAN MUST MAKE A FOOL OF HERSELF OVER A MAN...ONCE!”
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.

Edward G. Robinson
Nick 'Nicky' Donati

Bette Davis
Louise 'Fluff' Phillips

Humphrey Bogart
Turkey Morgan

Wayne Morris
Ward 'Kid Galahad' Guisenberry

Jane Bryan
Marie Donati

Harry Carey
Silver Jackson

William Haade
Chuck McGraw

Soledad Jiménez
Mrs. Donati
Joe Cunningham
Joe Taylor

Ben Welden
Buzz Barett
Kid Galahad is a crime, drama, romance film released in 1937 exploring themes of hotel, florida, self sacrifice, italian american, photographer, love at first sight. Directed by Michael Curtiz, it stars Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart. Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
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