Take My Life

July. 03,1942

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

Drama Crime

Keywords：

Harlem

Trailer Synopsis Cast

A well meaning Dr. lends his building to a group of neighborhood kids. When the neighbors learn that they are members Harlem tough -kid gang, they suspect that their operation there conducting nefarious deeds.

Jeni Le Gon as Helen Stanley

DeForest Covan as 'Shadow', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member

Eugene Jackson as Bill, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Menber

Paul White as 'Icky', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member

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