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Men of Boys Town (1941): Cast

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Men of Boys Town is a 1941 drama directed by Norman Taurog, starring Spencer Tracy as Edward Flanagan, Mickey Rooney and Henry O'Neill. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Men of Boys Town (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Norman Taurog
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Men of Boys Town About?

The premise of Men of Boys Town without spoilers.

Father Flanagan raises funds, helps a disabled boy, and saves an older boy from reform school.

Men of Boys Town Themes & Keywords

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  • ham radio
  • father edward j. flanagan character
  • police officer
  • boy
  • tracy and rooney
  • taurog and tracy
  • taurog and rooney
  • male youth
  • youth
  • troubled youth
  • reform school
  • dog
+38 more
  • trial
  • bugle
  • handball
  • golf
  • nun
  • catholic
  • catholic school
  • catholic priest
  • catholic orphanage
  • catholic hospital
  • catholic church
  • surgery
  • solitary confinement
  • paralysis
  • sequel
  • judge
  • boys band
  • doctor
  • infirmary
  • battered child
  • self sacrifice
  • graduation
  • regeneration
  • social cause
  • escape
  • boys town nebraska
  • financial crisis
  • adoption
  • funeral
  • dance
  • priest
  • gun
  • jail
  • jury
  • robbery
  • parole
  • manslaughter
  • radio operator
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Cast & crew

Men of Boys Town Cast & Characters

Spencer Tracy leads the cast as Edward Flanagan, with Mickey Rooney as Whitey Marsh and Henry O'Neill as Mr. Maitland. Directed by Norman Taurog; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Men of Boys Town

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From the director

More from Norman Taurog

More films directed by Norman Taurog, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Room for One More and Blue Hawaii.

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Videos

Men of Boys Town Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Men of Boys Town.

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Cars

Cars in Men of Boys Town

6 cars on screen, including the 1940 Ford V8 De Luxe and the 1940 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty.

All 6 cars
  • 1940 Ford V8 De Luxe in Men of Boys Town 1940 Ford V8 De Luxe Main role
  • 1940 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty in Men of Boys Town 1940 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Main role
  • 1938 De Soto Taxicab in Men of Boys Town 1938 De Soto Taxicab Minor role
  • 1939 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe in Men of Boys Town 1939 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe Minor role
Details

Men of Boys Town Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “A fiúk városának férfiai” and “Alarme na Cidade dos Rapazes”.

Also known as
  • A fiúk városának férfiai
  • Alarme na Cidade dos Rapazes
  • Mannen van jongensstad
  • Des hommes vivront
  • Gli uomini della città dei ragazzi
  • Männen i pojkstaden
  • La ciudad de los muchachos
  • Das sind Kerle
  • Somos Todos Irmãos

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FAQ

Men of Boys Town FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Men of Boys Town, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Men of Boys Town?

Men of Boys Town runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Men of Boys Town released?

Men of Boys Town was released on April 11, 1941.

Who directed Men of Boys Town?

Men of Boys Town was directed by Norman Taurog.

More films by Norman Taurog

Who is in the cast of Men of Boys Town?

Men of Boys Town stars Spencer Tracy as Edward Flanagan, Mickey Rooney as Whitey Marsh and Henry O'Neill as Mr. Maitland, among 18 credited actors.

Does Men of Boys Town have a post-credit scene?

No. Men of Boys Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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