Boys Town

(1938)Directed by Norman Taurog96 minDrama
"No boy is bad, if given a chance!"

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.

Spencer Tracyas Father Flanagan
Mickey Rooneyas Whitey Marsh
Henry Hullas Dave Morris
Leslie Fentonas Dan Farrow
Gene Reynoldsas Tony Ponessa
Edward Norrisas Joe Marsh
Minor Watsonas Bishop
Jonathan Haleas John Hargraves
Bobs Watsonas Pee Wee
Martin Spellmanas Skinny
Mickey Rentschleras Tommy Anderson
Frankie Thomasas Freddie Fuller
Jimmy Butleras Paul Ferguson
Sidney Milleras Mo Kahn
Victor Kilianas The Sheriff
Arthur Aylesworthas Tim (uncredited)
King Baggotas Derelict in Mission (uncredited)
Barbara Bedfordas Nun (uncredited)
George Cooperas Tramp (uncredited)
Nell Craigas Nun (uncredited)
John Hamiltonas Prison Warden (uncredited)
Claire McDowellas Nun (uncredited)