Boys of the City(1940)
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Boys of the City Synopsis
Street kids get sent to the country, where they get mixed up in murder and a haunted house.
Boys of the City (1940) is a comedy, mystery and thriller film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, released on July 15, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Hal E. Chester and Frankie Burke. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Writers:
- William Lively, William Lively
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Cinematographer:
- Robert E. Cline
- Composer:
- Lew Porter
- Production:
- Sam Katzman Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Boys of the City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bobby Jordan
as Danny Dolan
Leo Gorcey
as Muggs McGinnis
- Hal E. Chester
Hal E. Chester
as Buster
- Frankie Burke
Frankie Burke
as Skinny
Vince Barnett
as Simp
- Inna Gest
Inna Gest
as Louise Mason
Dave O'Brien
as Knuckles Dolan
Sunshine Sammy Morrison
as Scruno
Minerva Urecal
as Agnes
Dennis Moore
as Giles
Donald Haines
as Peewee
David Gorcey
as Pete
Key crew
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, written by William Lively and William Lively, produced by Sam Katzman.
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Boys of the City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 14 ratings.
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Boys of the City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boys of the City online?
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Boys of the City (1940) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boys of the City?
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The main cast of Boys of the City (1940) includes Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Hal E. Chester, Frankie Burke and Vince Barnett. The film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boys of the City released?
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Boys of the City was released on July 15, 1940 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Boys of the City worth watching?
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Boys of the City (1940) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.