Review of Boys Town (1938) by Mark L — 08 Aug 2012

Great acting by Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney .

This review of Boys Town (1938) was written by Mark L on 08 Aug 2012.

Boys Town has generally received positive reviews.

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