Boys' Reformatory
Originally released in 1939. Boys' Reformatory is a crime/drama film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Darro, Grant Withers, and Lillian Elliott
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Darro
as Tommy Ryan
Grant Withers
as Dr. Owens
Lillian Elliott
as Mrs. O'Meara
Ben Welden
as Mike Hearn
David Durand
as Knuckles Malone
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Eddie O'Meara
Pat Flaherty
as Mr. Barnes
George Offerman, Jr.
as Joie
William P. Carleton
as Judge Robert H. Scott
John St. Polis
as Superintendent Keene
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys' Reformatory about?
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 pri...
Who directed Boys' Reformatory?
Boys' Reformatory was directed by Howard Bretherton.
How long is Boys' Reformatory?
Boys' Reformatory has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Boys' Reformatory released?
Boys' Reformatory was released on May 1, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boys' Reformatory?
The main cast of Boys' Reformatory includes Frankie Darro, Grant Withers, Lillian Elliott, Ben Welden, David Durand.