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Boys Town

1938, Movie, NR, 96 mins

Boys Town: Review

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One of the more overrated films of its era. Not surprisingly one of MGM tyrant Louis B. Mayer's favorite films, this sentimental wallow dramatizes the real-life story of Father Edward Flanagan, founder of the famous Boys Town for errant youths. What sounds like ideal "truth is stranger than fiction" material, with inspiration to boot, comes across as stilted, overly sanctimonious moralizing. Father Flanagan's efforts against incredible obstacles vanish with a magic flourish ... read more leave a comment

Boys Town: Cast & Details

Year: 1938
Rated NR
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Cast
 Spencer Tracy: Father Edward Flanagan
Mickey Rooney: Whitey Marsh
Henry Hull: Dave Morris
Leslie Fenton: Dan Farrow
Addison Richards: The Judge
Edward Norris: Joe Marsh

 

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Boystown is a modern day gay episodic drama about friendship, sex and relationships,...
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Inspiring Special Cheers:  Mickey Rooney!

The American Film Institute celebrates America's 100 most inspiring movies in a three-hour CBS special AFI'S 100 Years... 100 Cheers, airing tonight at 8 pm/ET. Appearing in no fewer than seven films on the list — including Babes in Arms, Captains Courageous, read more

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