Review of Boys Town (1938) by Samantha C — 18 Jan 2007

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES! A MUST SEE...

This review of Boys Town (1938) was written by Samantha C on 18 Jan 2007.

Boys Town has generally received positive reviews.

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Okay, this movie made me cry. Sure it just throws sentiment in your face willy-ass-nilly and the heartstrings rarely get a break…

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Oscar winning performance by Tracy. This is a terribly heartwarming movie! A must see for Tracy and Rooney fans…

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