Movie Info
Hoosier Schoolboy was the second 1937 release of the newly reorganized Monogram Pictures. Mickey Rooney (borrowed from MGM) has the title role in this easygoing rural drama. Young Rooney idolizes his father, a shell-shocked war veteran who has lately turned to drink. The boy must protect his dad against the recriminations of the townsfolk. Rooney has ample opportunity for the emotional scenes he did so well, before he and his father are rescued from a life of poverty by an understanding
Synergy Entertainment
Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Shockey -
Anne Nagel
Mary Evans -
Frank Shields
Jack Matthew -
William Gould
John Matthew Sr. -
Edward Pawley
Captain -
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Audience Reviews for Hoosier Schoolboy
Shockey Carter is the school bad boy. He fights with everyone and even knocks the books out of the hands of girls. His teacher wants to save him. Problem, Carter's father is a drunk. Teacher first must save the father.
[b]RATING:[/b] NR but PG recommended.
[b]RUN TIME[/b]: 1 hour, 2 minutes
[b]REVIEW:[/b]
Yes, this is a short film and a pretty boring one at that. It's like 400 Blows but really boring. I fell asleep watching this. Not recommended unless you're an insomniac.
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