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Boys Town (1938)
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Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:14
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: "Boys Town" is a film classic based on the true story of Father Flanagan, a Catholic priest who established a community in Omaha, Nebraska for troubled youths. The film stars Spencer Tracy, who... "Boys Town" is a film classic based on the true story of Father Flanagan, a Catholic priest who established a community in Omaha, Nebraska for troubled youths. The film stars Spencer Tracy, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Father Flanagan, and Mickey Rooney as the young Whitey Marsh. The priest's challenge is to tame Whitey, the incorrigible kid brother of a jailed gangster. When Whitey first arrives at the orphanage, he turns it upside down with his street-tough antics. However, grim reality sets in when he loses a boxing match, sees his best pal injured in a car accident, and has extended contact with his brother's low-life criminal friends. In the end, Whitey falls in line with the program and is living proof of Father Flanagan's belief that there are no bad boys -- just bad environments. [More]
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Gene Reynolds, Henry Hull
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Gene Reynolds, Henry Hull, Sidney Miller, Frankie Thomas, Bobs Watson, Tommy Noonan
Director: Norman Taurog
Director: Norman Taurog
Story: Eleanore Griffin
Composer: Edward Ward
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At the time, the real-life Flanagan complained that MGM made Boys Town look so neat, clean, and well managed that he had trouble raising money for the center
Tracy is always good -- was he ever bad in a film in his entire career?
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