Docks of New York

Docks of New York

Year: 1945

Runtime: 62 mins

Language: English

Director: Wallace Fox

AdventureAction

Your Favorite Gang’s on a Rampage Again! The East Side Kids are pursued by killers seeking a stolen necklace.

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Timeline & Setting – Docks of New York (1945)

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Time period

Early 1940s

The plot is set during a wartime atmosphere, with references to the Gestapo and Toscania’s royal figures, placing it in the World War II era. The tension arises from espionage, political scheming, and a threat to a princess in exile. The backdrop combines urban crime with international tensions, anchoring the story in a specific historical moment.

Location

New York City's East Side, Toscania (fictional), Kessel's Pawnshop, Muggs' Tenement, the Mansion

The story unfolds primarily in the crowded, working-class East Side of New York, centered on a rough tenement and nearby streets. It also moves to a grand Toscanian mansion where aristocrats scheme against Saundra, and to pawnshops and clubhouses that anchor the local crime network. The places shift from gritty urban streets to opulent private spaces, reflecting the clash between street-level loyalty and high-stakes royal intrigue.

🏙️ Urban 🏚️ Tenement District 🏰 Mansion 🌍 Toscania

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:00

Main Characters – Docks of New York (1945)

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Glimpy (Huntz Hall)

A bold, quick-witted member of the East Side Kids who stumbles onto a jeweled necklace and drags Muggs into a dangerous pursuit. Resourceful and fearless, he often acts on impulse but keeps the group moving toward the truth and safety.

🧭 Bold 🗝️ Resourceful 🥊 Loyal

Muggs McGinnis (Leo Gorcey)

The group's determined leader, blending street-smarts with a strong sense of justice. He orchestrates plans to clear their names and recover the genuine necklace, while protecting his friends from police suspicion and gangsters alike.

🧭 Leader 🛡️ Protective 🧠 Clever

Skinny (William Benedict)

The penniless, loyal member who tags along with the gang and helps track down clues. Quiet but dependable, he supports the others with steady courage when danger arises.

👟 Loyal 🧊 Steady 🕵️ Curious

Sam (Mendy Koenig)

A member of the group who follows the trail as threats escalate, providing additional support and helping to reveal the criminals’ plans. He remains a steadfast ally to the team.

🧭 Loyal 🗺️ Supportive 🕵️ Helpful

Saundra (Gloria Pope)

A princess of Toscania living in disguise on the East Side, balancing fear with resilience. Her true identity and love interest with Marty drive crucial turns in the story as she seeks safety and justice.

👑 Royalty 🛡️ Courageous 🕊️ Disguised

Mrs. Darcy (Betty Blythe)

A war refugee from Toscania and Saundra’s aunt who carries a vital clue to the truth. Her coded message and courage push Muggs and the gang to act.

🕊️ Refugee 🧭 Clue-giver 👐 Protective

Compeau (Cy Kendall)

A bungling thief and Compeau who works with Toscania’s faction to steal the necklace, exposing the brutality and danger behind aristocratic schemes.

🗡️ Villain 🕵️ Conniving 🧠 Calculating

Mallet (George Meeker)

The ambitious prince who manipulates politics to claim the throne, hiring criminals to secure the necklace and eliminate Saundra as a rival.

👑 Ambitious 🧭 Scheming 🗡️ Ruthless

Kessel (Bernard Gorcey)

Pawnshop owner who becomes a focal point in the conflict; his murder catalyzes the police investigation and the boys’ determined search for truth.

💎 Pawnshop 🧭 Target 🕵️ Suspense

Captain Jacobs (Pierre Watkin)

The police captain who enforces the law and tests Muggs’ integrity as the truth about the necklace comes to light.

👮 Authority 🧭 Integrity 🕵️ Lawful

Marty (Carlyle Blackwell Jr.)

Glimppy’s Merchant Marine cousin who falls in love with Saundra. His arrest on suspicion of murder heightens the danger and tests the gang’s loyalty.

⚓ Romance 🧭 Trust 🕊️ Loyal

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Major Themes – Docks of New York (1945)

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🛡️ Courage

Courage drives the East Side Kids as they confront criminals and police pressures to protect Saundra and recover the real necklace. The group repeatedly risks personal safety to stand up for others and seek justice. Their bravery is tested in close encounters and decisive confrontations.

🤝 Friendship

Loyalty and camaraderie keep the group cohesive as they share information, defend each other, and coordinate their plans. The kids’ bond helps them navigate danger and outsmart those who underestimate them. Mutual trust propels their efforts to thwart the villains.

🔎 Deception

The necklace’s imitation and the coded messages expose how appearances hide truth. Villains manipulate circumstances while the kids uncover the real plot through investigation and persistence. Truth emerges only after careful sleuthing and brave action.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:00

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