Boys’ Reformatory
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Boys' Reformatory
1 May 1939
1939Crime1h 1m
A street kid takes the blame for a burglary, leading him to a reformatory where he must survive corrupt guards and a cruel doctor
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Genres Crime
Decade 1930s
This Movie is Gritty, Hard-hitting, Somber, Suspenseful & Oppressive
About Boys' Reformatory A 1939 crime drama directed by Howard Bretherton, notable for its unflinching portrayal of institutional corruption and the struggle for justice within a harsh reformatory system
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Audio English (United States)
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Cast
- Frankie Darro Tommy Ryan
- Grant Withers Dr. Owens, physician at State Industrial School
- Lillian Elliott Mrs. O'Meara
- Ben Welden Mike Hearn
- Frank Coghlan Eddie O'Meara
- William P. Carleton Superior Judge Robert A. Scott
- David Durand 'Knuckles' Malone
- John St. Polis Superintendent Keene of State Industrial School
- Pat Flaherty Barnes, guard at State Industrial School
- George Offerman Jr. Joey, inmate at State Industrial School
- Frank Coghlan Jr. Eddie O'Meara
- George Offerman, Jr. Joie
- Warren McCollum Spike
- Al Hill Jr. Pete
- Robert McClung Blubber
- Tempe Pigott Mrs. Callahan
- Jack McHugh Al
- Roberta Smith Young Girl
- Lynton Brent Mike's Henchman
- Dick Dickinson Mike's Henchman
- Lee Phelps Officer on Train
- Kathryn Sheldon Miss Caldwell, Secretary
Director
- Howard Bretherton
Screenwriter
- Ray Trampe
- Wellyn Totman
- Ray Trampe
- Norman S. Hall
Director of Photography
- Harry Neumann
Composer
- Edward Kay
Producer
- Lindsley Parsons
