Boys Town (1938)
Boys Town is a 1938 drama movie directed by Norman Taurog, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney and Henry Hull.
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.
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What is Boys Town about?
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.
When was Boys Town released?
Boys Town was released on 8 September 1938.
How long is Boys Town?
Boys Town runs 1h 36m.
Who made Boys Town?
Boys Town was directed by Norman Taurog.
Where can I watch Boys Town?
Boys Town is available on Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Boys Town
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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