I absolutely adore this film. Spencer Tracy is simply magnificent in his Oscar-winning role of Father Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town. But I think the guy who really steals the show is Mickey Rooney. He was only 18, but he was so talented! In this, he really shows the audience what an incredible actor he is. I think he should have won an Oscar too!
My favorite part of "Boys Town" is when Pee Wee gets hit by a car, and Whitey really shows his emotions for the first time. This part really just rips my heart out, to see a tough kid like Whitey just fall apart. Pee Wee was the only boy who stood by Whitey right from the start: his only true friend. But thank goodness Pee Wee lives!~
"Boys Town" is a movie that really defines the Golden Era of Hollywood by displaying a wonderful cast and a beautiful story. So I give it a 10, hoping that it brings up the IMDb score of a low 7.2. It deserves much better than that!!
My favorite part of "Boys Town" is when Pee Wee gets hit by a car, and Whitey really shows his emotions for the first time. This part really just rips my heart out, to see a tough kid like Whitey just fall apart. Pee Wee was the only boy who stood by Whitey right from the start: his only true friend. But thank goodness Pee Wee lives!~
"Boys Town" is a movie that really defines the Golden Era of Hollywood by displaying a wonderful cast and a beautiful story. So I give it a 10, hoping that it brings up the IMDb score of a low 7.2. It deserves much better than that!!