Boys Town (1938)
"No boy is bad, if given a chance!"
Storyline
Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Boys Town |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 9, 1938 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | juvenile delinquent, priest, catholic, accident, boys' boarding school, lincoln nebraska, nebraska, reform, boys town |
FAQ
What is Boys Town about?
Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.
When was Boys Town released?
Boys Town was released on Sep 9, 1938 (status: Released).
Who directed Boys Town?
Norman Taurog directed Boys Town.
What is the TMDB rating of Boys Town?
Boys Town has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 109 votes.