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Starring: Spencer Tracy,  Mickey Rooney,  Henry Hull,  Leslie Fenton,  Gene Reynolds, 
Directed By: Norman Taurog, 
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Release Date: 1938-09-09
Studio: Warner Home Video
Format: Black & White,  Closed-captioned,  DVD-Video,  Subtitled,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about Boys Town

Product Description
Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney both won Oscars(R) in 1938 for their work in this touching and inspirational story of Father Flanagan and his young delinquent charges. Year: 1938 Director: Norman Taurog Starring: Spencer Tracy Mickey Rooney Henry HullRunning Time: 93 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 012569677142

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Spencer Tracy won an Oscar for his portrayal of Father Flanagan, who opens Boys Town and dedicates himself to helping juvenile delinquents go straight. Mickey Rooney plays one of the tougher kids, figuring out early on that Flanagan is nobody's fool. Warmhearted and inspiring, the film's inevitable sentimentality is nicely cut by Tracy's performance and a smart script by Eleanore Griffin and Dore Schary (who also won Oscars). A good film for all ages, directed by Norman Taurog (Adventures of Tom Sawyer). --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews for Boys Town

Great!!
The movie is great! It is a true story and should be viewed by everyone as it tells important truths that are often forgotten in todays society.
The package arrived quickly and undamaged as promised.Boys Town

great dvd
I have always loved this movie and was so happy to find it.I treasure it and have already enjoyed it many times.
Pam PittsBoys Town

NEBRASKA'S HOME OPENER-2008
Tracy won his second consecutive Oscar, portraying the eminent Fr. Edward Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, Omaha Nebraska. While the movie is biographically way off, the ultimate goal of one man stands today for all to see, visit, perhaps attend. It is probably the first movie I ever saw on television, and a favorite of my father, who first saw it in 1938. And why not? Tracy's performance is augmented by a cast of hundreds, all seemingly perfectly cast One knew early on that Rooney could cut the mustard; one of the best actors of any age, his smallish stature limiting his roles,but totally unforgettable here as Whitey Marsh.Kudos also to Reynolds, Hull and Fenton, doing their best to avoid turning the film into a melodrama. Nothing makes me madder than when some cocksure rookie reviewer labels this movie as "syrupy" or "corny". This was, is, will be always the genuine article.Boys Town

Review of Boys Town and Men of Boys Town
Boys Town/Men of Boy's Town DVD is a wonderful example of what it takes to help troubled boys to grow up being responsible leaders in their own communities. Spencer Tracy shows great compassion for these boys. Father Flanigan was a man of faith and expected miracles from the Lord. This movie does a wonderful job of portraying the life of the real Boys Town.

Compassion and tough leadership needs to be built in our young people and this movie is a great example of doing exactly that.Boys Town

An all time classic
This film is an all time classic.

My 10 year son also thought this film was brilliant, even if it was in black and white. Just goes to show that despite all the modern gadgets, effects and high octane action, such a simple film, with no bad language or violence can still resonant with todays kids.

Forty years after last seeing this film, I enjoyed at as much as the first time. As a young boy of 7 years, I remember being delighted when I was told that there would be no girls in this film. I was only slightly annoyed when there was a female presence in the form of a number of nuns and nurses, but the main thing was there was no girls!



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