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Fact based tale of a tough new arrival at Father Flanagan's famous sanctuary for juvenile delinquents. Second Best Actor Oscar in a row for Tracy! Colorized version available.
Original Release
09/08/1938
US Release
09/08/1938
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Spencer Tracy | Father Flanagan |
| Mickey Rooney | Whitey Marsh |
| Henry Hull | Dave Morris |
| Leslie Fenton | Dan Farrow |
| Gene Reynolds | Tony Ponessa |
| Edward Norris | Joe Marsh |
| Addison Richards | The Judge / Judge |
| Minor Watson | The Bishop / Bishop |
| Jonathan Hale | John Hargraves |
| Bobs Watson | Pee Wee |
Directors
Writers
John Meehan, Dore Schary, Eleanore Griffin, Jack Mintz
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Spencer Tracy | Father Flanagan |
| Mickey Rooney | Whitey Marsh |
| Henry Hull | Dave Morris |
| Leslie Fenton | Dan Farrow |
| Gene Reynolds | Tony Ponessa |
| Edward Norris | Joe Marsh |
| Addison Richards | The Judge / Judge |
| Minor Watson | The Bishop / Bishop |
| Jonathan Hale | John Hargraves |
| Bobs Watson | Pee Wee |
| Martin Spellman | Skinny |
| Mickey Rentschler | Tommy Anderson |
| Frankie Thomas | Freddie Fuller |
| Jimmy Butler | Paul Ferguson |
| Sidney Miller | Mo Kahn |
| Robert Emmett Keane | Burton |
| Victor Kilian | The Sheriff |
| Boys Town Acapella Choir | The Choir |
| Arthur Aylesworth | Tim |
| King Baggot | Derelict in Mission Next to Weasel |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John W. Considine Jr. | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Boys Town (Trailer 1)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Story | Won |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
