• G, 1 hr. 36 min.
  • Drama, Classics
  • Directed By:
    Norman Taurog
    In Theaters:
    Sep 9, 1938 Wide
    On DVD:
    Nov 8, 2005
  • MGM Home Entertainment
  • Boys Town
    1 minutes 3 seconds
    Added: May 9, 2008

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Boys Town Reviews

Variety Staff
Variety
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Tracy, showing necessary restraint, makes his portrayal of Flanagan sincere and human.

Full Review Source: Variety

March 26, 2009
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
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Mickey Rooney is a hard case, but eventually he cracks -- as will you, under the relentless, flat sentimentality of Norman Taurog's direction.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

January 1, 2000
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