Boys Town (1938)

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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.

Cast

Spencer TracyFather Edward J. Flanagan
Image for Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyWhitey Marsh
Henry HullDave Morris
Leslie FentonDan Farrow
Gene ReynoldsTony Ponessa
Edward NorrisJoe Marsh
Addison RichardsThe Judge
Minor WatsonThe Bishop
Jonathan HaleJohn Hargraves
Bobs WatsonPee Wee
Martin SpellmanSkinny
Mickey RentschlerTommy Anderson
Frankie ThomasFreddie Fuller
Jimmy ButlerPaul Ferguson
Sidney MillerMo Kahn

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