Streets of New York is a 1939 American film directed by William Nigh.

He takes care of a crippled boy named Gimpy whose mother has died.

Jimmy convinces Judge Carroll that Gimpy had not actually gambled, as there was no evidence of money involved.

After a Christmas gathering at Judge Carroll's home, Jimmy learns that Tap has killed a man and is hiding from the police.

Jimmy abandons the newspaper stand and continues to pursue his dream to become a lawyer like his hero Abraham Lincoln.