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Boy Slaves

1939-02-02 · 72 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

Social drama of Depression-era homeless children who turn to crime and are sentenced by a judge to a rehabilitation "labor camp".

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Directors
P.J. Wolfson
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleyAnnie
Roger DanielRoger DanielJesse
James McCallionJames McCallionTim
Alan BaxterAlan BaxterGraff
Johnny FitzgeraldKnuckles
Arthur HohlArthur HohlSheriff
Charles LaneCharles LaneAlbee
Walter WardMiser
Charles PowersLollie
Walter TetleyWalter TetleyPee Wee
Frank MaloTommy
Paul WhitePaul WhiteAtlas
Norman WillisNorman WillisDrift Boss
Roy GordonRoy GordonJudge

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