Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

71 mins | Documentary | April 3, 2017

Birthed with a bootlegger's dough, The New York Americans played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers were even dreamed of. They were lovable losers, capturing the spirit of the roaring 20s. Soon enough the good times came to an end for Big Bill Dwyer - their bootlegger owner and the team. Red Dutton the fiery red head from the Canadian wheat belt moved the team in name and spirit to Brooklyn in a heroic quest to save the Amerks!

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

71 mins | Documentary | April 3, 2017

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans
Birthed with a bootlegger's dough, The New York Americans played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers were even dreamed of. They were lovable losers, capturing the spirit of the roaring 20s. Soon enough the good times came to an end for Big Bill Dwyer - their bootlegger owner and the team. Red Dutton the fiery red head from the Canadian wheat belt moved the team in name and spirit to Brooklyn in a heroic quest to save the Amerks!
Producers
Original title Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans
Directors Dale Morrisey
Writers Dale Morrisey

Cast

Larry King

as Narrator

Len Arminio

as (voice)

Kevin Shea

as (voice)

Andy Sparling

as (voice)