Angels' Alley
Angels' Alley

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Angels' Alley

1948
Movie
66 min
English

Slip invites his cousin Jimmy to stay with his family after he is released from prison. However, Jimmy soon gets mixed up with an auto-theft ring.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: William BeaudineGenres: Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

Knuckles, Slip, and the rest of the East Side Kids find themselves entangled in a dangerous scheme involving stolen jewels and a double-crossing gangster. When a robbery goes awry, the boys must use their wits and street smarts to clear their names and expose the real culprits before they become victims themselves.

Critical Reception

Angels' Alley, part of the popular 'Bowery Boys' series, was a typical low-budget crime film of its era. While it offered familiar antics from its established cast, critical reception was generally lukewarm, focusing on its formulaic plot and predictable resolution. Audience reception was often tied to their enjoyment of the recurring characters rather than the film's cinematic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on the established charm and comedic timing of the Bowery Boys.

  • Plot is formulaic and predictable, fitting the B-movie crime genre.

  • Offers light entertainment for fans of the series.

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Fun Fact

The 'Bowery Boys' series, of which 'Angels' Alley' is a part, was a spin-off from the even earlier 'Dead End Kids' and 'Little Tough Guys' film series.

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