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Men of Boys Town (1941)

106 min  -  Drama  -   11 April 1941 (USA)
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Mr. and Mrs. Maitland invite Whitey to their home on a trial basis. Whitey tries to visit a friend in reform school and inmate Flip is hiding in car as Whitey leaves... See full summary »

Director:

Norman Taurog

Writer:

James Kevin McGuinness (screenplay)

Stars:

Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney and Bobs Watson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Spencer Tracy ...
Mickey Rooney ...
Bobs Watson Bobs Watson ...
Larry Nunn Larry Nunn ...
Ted Martley
Darryl Hickman ...
Flip
Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill ...
Mr. Maitland
Mary Nash Mary Nash ...
Mrs. Maitland
Lee J. Cobb ...
Sidney Miller Sidney Miller ...
Mo Kahn
Addison Richards Addison Richards ...
The Judge
Lloyd Corrigan Lloyd Corrigan ...
Roger Gorton
George Lessey George Lessey ...
Bradford Stone
Robert Emmett Keane Robert Emmett Keane ...
Burton
Arthur Hohl Arthur Hohl ...
Guard
Ben Welden Ben Welden ...
Superintendent (as Ben Weldon)
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Storyline

Mr. and Mrs. Maitland invite Whitey to their home on a trial basis. Whitey tries to visit a friend in reform school and inmate Flip is hiding in car as Whitey leaves. Flip steals money and both boys go to reform school. Father Flanagan exposes the conditions in the school and the boys are released to him. Ted's dog is killed but Ted can walk. The Maitlands work to pay off the debts threatening Boys Town. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Reform School | Trial | Dog | Handball | Ham Radio  | See more »

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das sind Kerle See more »

Filming Locations:

Boys Town, Nebraska, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Loew's, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Father Edward J. 'Eddie' Flanagan: Youth is the greatest natural resource of the country.
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Connections

Featured in "Private Screenings: Child Stars" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Long, Long Ago"
(1883) (uncredited)
Written by Thomas Haynes Bayley
Played as background music when Father Flanagan is about to lose Boys Town See more »