Somewhat sentimentalized sequel to BOYS TOWN, which took three Oscars and several other nominations. Many of the earlier actors have returned for this one, and if there hadn't been a previous story, this might have done better, but as it is with so many sequels, it doesn't reach the
heights of the original. Cobb is the pawnbroker who helped to establish the place where boys can go and he is called upon by Tracy, reprising his Father Flanagan role, to raise some more money. In the two years since we saw the first picture, the Town has been driven deeply into debt and Cobb
can't see how they can get out of the financial barrel they're in. Nunn is a boy who has been c...
Released:
1941
Rated:
NR
Length:
106 mins