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Boys' Reformatory
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Boys' Reformatory

1939-05-01 · 61 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Howard Bretherton
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frankie DarroFrankie DarroTommy Ryan
Grant WithersGrant WithersDr. Owens
Lillian ElliottLillian ElliottMrs. O'Meara
Ben WeldenBen WeldenMike Hearn
David DurandDavid DurandKnuckles Malone
Frank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.Eddie O'Meara
Pat FlahertyMr. Barnes
George Offerman, Jr.George Offerman, Jr.Joie
William P. CarletonWilliam P. CarletonJudge Robert H. Scott
John St. PolisJohn St. PolisSuperintendent Keene
Warren McCollumSpike
Al Hill Jr.Pete
Robert McClungBlubber
Tempe PigottTempe PigottMrs. Callahan
Jack McHughAl
Roberta SmithYoung Girl
Lynton BrentLynton BrentMike's Henchman
Dick DickinsonDick DickinsonMike's Henchman
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsOfficer on Train
Kathryn SheldonKathryn SheldonMiss Caldwell, Secretary

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