Boys' Reformatory (1939)
Overview
A tough street kid takes the rap for a burglary committed by the son of his foster family and is sent to a boys reformatory, where the inmates are under the thumb of corrupt guards and a brutal prison doctor.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.542 |
Directed By
Howard Bretherton
Crew
Howard Bretherton
Lindsley Parsons
Russell F. Schoengarth
Wellyn Totman
Norman S. Hall
Ray Trampe
Louis Brown
Harry Neumann
E.R. Hickson
TOP CAST
Frankie Darro
Tommy Ryan
Grant Withers
Dr. Owens
Lillian Elliott
Mrs. O'Meara
Ben Welden
Mike Hearn
David Durand
Knuckles Malone
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Eddie O'Meara
Pat Flaherty
Mr. Barnes
George Offerman, Jr.
Joie
William P. Carleton
Judge Robert H. Scott
John St. Polis
Superintendent Keene
Warren McCollum
Spike
Al Hill Jr.
Pete
Robert McClung
Blubber
Tempe Pigott
Mrs. Callahan
Jack McHugh
Al
Roberta Smith
Young Girl
Lynton Brent
Mike's Henchman
Dick Dickinson
Mike's Henchman
Lee Phelps
Officer on Train
Kathryn Sheldon
Miss Caldwell, Secretary
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