Boys Town (1938)

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Boys Town (1938)

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Jun 28, 2019

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In this episode we discuss our third film of 1938 and the Motion Pictures Greatest Year campaign meant to restore faith in Hollywood films with Boys Town (1938), starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney.

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Opening Credits: 2:05

Feature Presentation: 6:18

Ending Credits: 27:35

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Jun 28, 2019

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