

Boys' Reformatory
1939-05-01 · 61 min · ★ 5.2
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 DarroTommy Ryan
Grant WithersDr. Owens
Lillian ElliottMrs. O'Meara
Ben WeldenMike Hearn
David DurandKnuckles Malone
Frank Coghlan Jr.Eddie O'Meara
George Offerman, Jr.Joie
William P. CarletonJudge Robert H. Scott
John St. PolisSuperintendent Keene
Tempe PigottMrs. Callahan
Lynton BrentMike's Henchman
Dick DickinsonMike's Henchman
Lee PhelpsOfficer on Train
Kathryn SheldonMiss Caldwell, SecretaryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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