Review of Boys Town (1938) by Jens T — 25 May 2012

Boys Town, staring Spacer Tracy in his second Oscar-winning role tells us the story about the catholic priest, Father Flanagan (Spencer Tracy) who has an idea of creating a society where young orphan boys is in charge of their own society. It all started with one building, but have involved into what can be called Boys Town. But one day the young and rebellious, Whitey Marsh (Mickey Rooney) is been enlisted by his criminal brother who don't want him to end up like him. But it might seem that Whitey isn't fit for boys town, or is he?

This is a great family film, it's even tear dripping. A typical film for everybody. And it's also great that there's actually are a Boys Town and that there was a nice man named Father Flanagan, even though most of the plot is pure fiction. But I enjoyed it. Thumbs up.