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      • On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 90% based on 20 reviews, with an average rating of 7.20/10.
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  2. Sep 28, 2024 · Today, Father Flanagan’s life story and that of Boys Town — founded in a cornfield in October 1921, with more than 150 charges — is getting another boost with Spirit Juice Studios’ new...

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  3. The devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan (Spencer Tracy) leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage...

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    • Spencer Tracy
    • Norman Taurog
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  4. Dec 21, 2023 · Boys Town is a classic movie that has captivated audiences for decades. With its heartfelt story, memorable performances, and timeless messages of compassion and hope, it continues to resonate with viewers of all ages.

  5. 6 days ago · One lively section recalls the premiere of the hit film Boys Town in Omaha, with a colorful blend of film footage and stills of the people involved — and then relates how Tracy won a “Best Actor” Oscar that year for playing Father Flanagan. Viewers hear Tracy’s speech and what he did with his award by adding a plaque reading, “This is ...

  6. Superior high-minded 'quality' movie, but in its heart it's a soap opera. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 21, 2004

  7. Boys Town is a 1938 American biographical drama film based on Father Edward J. Flanagan's work with a group of underprivileged boys in a home/educational complex that he founded and named "Boys Town" in Nebraska.

  8. Feb 21, 2015 · There’s a sneaky trick director Norman Taurog uses in the MGM drama Boys Town (1938). Two of MGM’s biggest names, Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney , star in this film about a socially conscious priest (Tracy) who creates a refuge for troubled and homeless boys.

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