Mr. Wise Guy (The Film Detective Restored Version)

The East Side Kids star in their eighth feature, and this time they're in big trouble! They've been falsely accused of stealing a truck, which quickly lands them in the Wilton Reform School. In no time at all, they're involved in trying to solve a murder. Huntz Hall, Leo Gorcey, and the rest of the gang are all in top form, while Poverty Row ace William Nigh directs the boys with a nice mix of horseplay and drama. If you've never seen the East Side Kids in action, this is a nice example of why they were one of the top movie attractions of the war years...