On the Bowery
Mar 18 1957
•1h 5m
•Documentary, Drama
A mix of documentary and scripted footage on the Bowery, New York City's skid row. Against a backdrop of men (and a few women) drinking in bars, talking and arguing, and sleeping on sidewalks, we have the story of Ray.
Cast
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Ray Salyer
Self
Gorman Hendricks
Self
Frank Matthews
Self
George L. Bolton
Self - Minister, Bowery Mission (uncredited)
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