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Film · 1938

Boys Town

by Norman Taurog

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Details

Type
Film
Released
1938
Director
Norman Taurog
Genres
Drama
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Running time
1 h 33 min

Cast

  • Spencer Tracy
  • Mickey Rooney
  • Henry Hull
  • Leslie Fenton
  • Gene Reynolds
  • Edward Norris
  • Addison Richards
  • Bobs Watson

Awards

Wins

  • Academy Award for Best Actor (1939)
  • Academy Award for Best Story (1939)

Nominations

  • Academy Award for Best Picture (1939)
  • Academy Award for Best Director (1939)
  • Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1939)

References

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