Movie
This Is the Bowery
194111m6.8 / 10
In this somewhat whitewashed documentary on Manhattan's Bowery a newcomer to the area takes his first step toward redemption after a meal, bed, and inspiring talk.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
This Is the Bowery opened in theaters May 31, 1941. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In this somewhat whitewashed documentary on Manhattan's Bowery a newcomer to the area takes his first step toward redemption after a meal, bed, and inspiring talk.
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Cast
John NesbittNarratorCharles St. JohnSelf (uncredited)
Credits
- Directed by
- Gunther von Fritsch
- Written by
- Herbert Morgan
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Loew's IncorporatedUnited States
Themes
helping the poormanhattan, new york citynew york citythe bowery