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starring: Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, Gene Reynoldsdirected by: Norman Taurog
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301967686
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC
ISBN: 6301967682
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: March 29, 1993
Sales Rank: 1269
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: September 09, 1938
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Spencer Tracy won an Oscar for his portrayal of Father Flanagan, who opens Boys Town and dedicates himself to helping juvenile delinquents go straight. Mickey Rooney plays one of the tougher kids, figuring out early on that Flanagan is nobody's fool. Warmhearted and inspiring, the film's inevitable sentimentality is nicely cut by Tracy's performance and a smart script by Eleanore Griffin and Dore Schary (who also won Oscars). A good film for all ages, directed by Norman Taurog (Adventures of Tom Sawyer). --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Great!!
The movie is great! It is a true story and should be viewed by everyone as it tells important truths that are often forgotten in todays society.
The package arrived quickly and undamaged as promised.
Rating: - great dvd
I have always loved this movie and was so happy to find it.I treasure it and have already enjoyed it many times.
Pam Pitts
Rating: - NEBRASKA'S HOME OPENER-2008
Tracy won his second consecutive Oscar, portraying the eminent Fr. Edward Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, Omaha Nebraska. While the movie is biographically way off, the ultimate goal of one man stands today for all to see, visit, perhaps attend. It is probably the first movie I ever saw on television, and a favorite of my father, who first saw it in 1938. And why not? Tracy's performance is augmented by a cast of hundreds, all seemingly perfectly cast One knew early on that Rooney could cut the ... Read More
Rating: - Review of Boys Town and Men of Boys Town
Boys Town/Men of Boy's Town DVD is a wonderful example of what it takes to help troubled boys to grow up being responsible leaders in their own communities. Spencer Tracy shows great compassion for these boys. Father Flanigan was a man of faith and expected miracles from the Lord. This movie does a wonderful job of portraying the life of the real Boys Town.
Compassion and tough leadership needs to be built in our young people and this movie is a great example of doing exactly that. ... Read More
Rating: - An all time classic
This film is an all time classic.
My 10 year son also thought this film was brilliant, even if it was in black and white. Just goes to show that despite all the modern gadgets, effects and high octane action, such a simple film, with no bad language or violence can still resonant with todays kids.
Forty years after last seeing this film, I enjoyed at as much as the first time. As a young boy of 7 years, I remember being delighted when I was told that there would be no girls ... Read More
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