The Shoemaker

Plot Summary

Before Nike, and Adidas, there was the Hi-Jo! Here is a Brooklyn tale set back in the day about a young Italian-American shoemaker (Frank) on the verge of greatness. News comes from his cousins in Italy that they have obtained the first automated vulcanizing machinery to produce gym shoes called the Hi-Jo.

Top Cast

Michael Kaves Frank (as Kaves)

Ava Lee Scott Louisa

Bree Michael Warner Marie

Burt Young Nicky the Greek

Peter Greene Dutchie