The West Side Kid is a 1943 American crime film directed by George Sherman and starring Don "Red" Barry, Henry Hull, Dale Evans, Chick Chandler, Matt McHugh and Nana Bryant.

Written by Albert Beich and Anthony Coldeway, the film was released on August 23, 1943, by Republic Pictures.

[1][2][3] Although publishing a newspaper has made him a success, Sam Winston is so unhappy in his home life that when he meets Johnny April, a criminal just out of jail, he asks Johnny to kill him and offers $25,000.

Taking a few days to get to know his victim, Johnny discovers the reasons for Sam's unhappiness.

Family members suddenly miss Sam being around and begin leading better lives.