Boy Friend(1939)
Jane's gone romantic... but in that wild Withers way!
Boy Friend Synopsis
A cop pretends to be a crook in order to catch a gang of outlaws. The bad guys run a night club as a front. The cop's sister helps him by singing there; otherwise, she's busy making love to a military cadet.
Boy Friend (1939) is a drama, comedy and crime film directed by James Tinling, released on May 19, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Jane Withers, Arleen Whelan, George Ernest and Richard Bond. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- James Tinling
- Writers:
- Louis Moore, Lester Ziffren, Joseph Hoffman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Boy Friend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Withers
as Sally Murphy
Arleen Whelan
as Sue Duffy
George Ernest
as Billy Bradley
Richard Bond
as Jimmy Murphy
Douglas Fowley
as Ed Boyd
Warren Hymer
as Greenberg
Robert Kellard
as Tommy Bradley
Minor Watson
as Capt. Duffy
Robert Shaw
as Cracker
- Ted Pearson
Ted Pearson
as Callahan
- William Conselman Jr.
William Conselman Jr.
as Arizona (as William H. Conselman Jr.)
- Myra Marsh
Myra Marsh
as Mrs. Murphy
Key crew
Directed by James Tinling, written by Louis Moore, Lester Ziffren and Joseph Hoffman.
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Boy Friend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Boy Friend – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Boy Friend?
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The main cast of Boy Friend (1939) includes Jane Withers, Arleen Whelan, George Ernest, Richard Bond and Douglas Fowley. The film was directed by James Tinling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boy Friend released?
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Boy Friend was released on May 19, 1939 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Boy Friend worth watching?
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Boy Friend (1939) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.