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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
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Format:DVD
I don't like Spencer Tracey all that much, but he is wonderful in
this movie. Mickey Rooney is excellent too. Very heart warming, good movie to watch around Christmastime.
this movie. Mickey Rooney is excellent too. Very heart warming, good movie to watch around Christmastime.
By Bill Ford
Format:VHS Tape
Keeping this review "short", I am compelled to echo the kind words of previous reviewers. There's much to be said of Boys Town, but it would fill a 1500 page book and still be too short. Father Flanagan died in Germany May 15, 1948. The tears still well up today, more than a half century later. Watching these 1938 and 1941 films is like reliving my childhood all over again. I recall so well the scenes in the movie.... but "I" remember the rooms, the buildings, the birch trees lining the entryway to Boys Town and the wooden stage where Whitey Marsh (Mickey Rooney) was elected Mayor of Boys Town. Father Flanagan's office (and the rest of the building) where PeeWee got his candy treats became the gradeschool principal's office. I remember it all so well. I relive my childhood with every viewing. Oh yes.... in real life I was there: 1948 - 1953. These two movies are part of me today to share my history with my children and their children.
How could I possibly "not" like these great works?
Bill Ford - Southern California - August 2003
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Format:VHS Tape
Now we know what Spencer Tracy's character was REALLY thinking..."Once I get Mickey Rooney alone..."
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You GOTTA by this for the subtext! Heck, just the cover!
Now we know what Spencer Tracy's character was REALLY thinking..."Once I get Mickey Rooney alone..."
Published on May 1 2002
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PRIME TRACY PERFORMANCE.
Father Flanagan takes in abandoned boys between the ages of 12 to 18, regardless of race or creed, and fights to raise money, to feed and teach and mother his friendless charges. Read more
Published on Mar 30 2002 by "scotsladdie"
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There Is No Such Thing As A "Bad Boy" -- Father Flannagan
The "true story" of Father Flanagan, an Catholic Priest in early 1900's Nebraska, whose motto "There is no such thing as a bad boy" lead him to open a large... Read more
Published on Mar 17 2001 by Michael Mathena
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A WONDERFUL VINTAGE FILM
Father Flanagan decides there is a need for a school to help juvenile delinquent boys. He successfully forms such a school and has Whitey Marsh as one of his toughest students. Read more
Published on Mar 7 2001 by alcus2
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There's always hope
This touching story of one man's compassionate determination to run a town made by and for boys certainly deserved the 2 Oscars awarded it. Read more
Published on Jan 6 2001 by "lyricmemories"
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great movie
This is a movie that is still good even after all these years. Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney give two of the greatest performances of their career. Read more
Published on April 28 2000 by John
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great movie
This is a movie that is still good even after all these years. Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney give two of the greatest performances of their career. Read more
Published on April 28 2000 by John
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