Boys Town (1938)

Written by Dore Schary, Eleanore Griffin

Directed by Norman Taurog

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1938

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Black and White

This academy award winner depicts the story of a Father Flanagan (Spencer Tracy), who after hearing a convicts story, battles the local community and the courts to provide a home for delinquent boys, the boys that society wishes to throw on the scrap heap.

One boy, Whitey Marsh (Mickey Rooney) prooves to be a tough challenge due to his constant, often successful running away. However when he runs to his brother's gang Father Flanagan and his boys follow, capture the crooks and shops them to the police. The reward money ultimately saves the town.

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Cast

Spencer Tracy		Father Edward J. Flanagan
Mickey Rooney		Whitey Marsh
Henry Hull		Dave Morris
Leslie Fenton		Dan Farrow
Gene Reynolds		Tony Ponessa
Edward Norris		Joe Marsh
Addison Richards		The Judge
Minor Watson		The Bishop
Jonathan Hale		John Hargraves
Bobs Watson		Pee Wee
Martin Spellman		Skinny
Mickey Rentschler		Tommy Anderson
Frankie Thomas		Freddie Fuller
Jimmy Butler		Paul Ferguson
Sidney Miller		Mo Kahn