Boys Town(1938)
"No boy is bad, if given a chance!"
Boys Town Synopsis
Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.
Boys Town (1938) is a drama film directed by Norman Taurog, released on September 8, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull and Leslie Fenton. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Dore Schary, Eleanore Griffin, Dore Schary
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Wagner
- Composer:
- Edward Ward
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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Boys Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spencer Tracy
as Father Flanagan
Mickey Rooney
as Whitey Marsh
Henry Hull
as Dave Morris
Leslie Fenton
as Dan Farrow
Gene Reynolds
as Tony Ponessa
Edward Norris
as Joe Marsh
Addison Richards
as Judge
Minor Watson
as Bishop
Jonathan Hale
as John Hargraves
Bobs Watson
as Pee Wee
Martin Spellman
as Skinny
Mickey Rentschler
as Tommy Anderson
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Dore Schary, Eleanore Griffin and Dore Schary, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Boys Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 109 ratings.
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Boys Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boys Town online?
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Boys Town (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Boys Town?
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The main cast of Boys Town (1938) includes Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton and Gene Reynolds. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boys Town released?
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Boys Town was released on September 8, 1938 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Boys Town worth watching?
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Boys Town (1938) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boys Town?
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