KIDS GET IN HIS HAIR...but watch Charlie's youth come back when a couple of boys get into his heart
A fussy shopkeeper's life drastically changes when his wife takes in two homeless boys.
Boy Trouble (1939) is a family, drama and comedy film directed by George Archainbaud, released on January 27, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, Donald O'Connor and Billy Lee. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Charles Ruggles
as Homer C. Fitch
Mary Boland
as Sybil Fitch
Donald O'Connor
as Butch
Billy Lee
as Joe
Joyce Mathews
as Patricia Fitch
John Hartley
as Wyndham Wilson
Andrew Tombes
as Mr. Svively
Dick Elliott
as Dr. Benshlager
Zeffie Tilbury
as Mrs. Jepson
Sarah Edwards
as Mrs. Moots
Sonny Bupp
as Chester Platt
Harlan Briggs
as Mr. Pike
Directed by George Archainbaud, written by S.J. Perelman, Laura Perelman and Lloyd Corrigan.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
I kept imagining Clifton Webb in the role of "Fitch" (Charles Ruggles) here! He is the salesman husband of "Sybil" (Mary Boland) and they are going through the rather staid routine of their middle-class lives. One day, she has a bit of a brainstorm and decides to adopt a young boy. "Joe" (Billy Lee) greets his new and unsuspecting father when he gets home from work one evening and immediately the old man's hackles…
Reviewed on February 15, 2024
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The main cast of Boy Trouble (1939) includes Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, Donald O'Connor, Billy Lee and Joyce Mathews. The film was directed by George Archainbaud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Boy Trouble was released on January 27, 1939 and runs for 1h 15m.
Boy Trouble (1939) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
