Storyline
The Michigan Kid is a gambler in the backwoods of Alaska trying to make enough money to go back to his hometown and impress the girl he loves. His childhood rival for the girl happens to turn up at his casino, in trouble and doesn't want his girl to find about it.
Cast & Crew
Conrad Nagel
Jimmy Cowan, the Michigan Kid
Lead
Renée Adorée
Rose Morris
Lloyd Whitlock
Frank Hayward
Fred Esmelton
Hiram Morris
Adolph Milar
Shorty
Maurice Murphy
Jimmy Cowan, as a child
Virginia Grey
Rose, as a child
DH
Don House
Frank Howard, as a child
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irvin Willat's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Michigan Kid is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
