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Wild Boys of the Road (1933)
Directed by William A. Wellman
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At the height of the Great Depression, Tommy’s mother has been out of work for months when Eddie’s father loses his job. Eager not to burden their parents, the two high school sophomores decide to hop the freight trains and look for work.
Rated NR | Length 68 minutes
Actors
Frankie Darro | Edwin Phillips | Rochelle Hudson | Dorothy Coonan Wellman | Sterling Holloway | Arthur Hohl | Ann Hovey | Minna Gombell | Grant Mitchell | Claire McDowell | Robert Barrat | Willard Robertson | Ward Bond | Wade Boteler | George Cooper | Charley Grapewin | Milton Kibbee | Sidney Miller | Adrian Morris | Louis Natheaux | George Offerman Jr. | Bess Flowers | Marlo Dwyer | Lee Shumway | Lee Phelps | Alan Hale Jr. | Beaudine Anderson
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2013 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another pre-code Warner Archive Instant title for my afternoon viewing… will be sad when my beta ends in a couple of days. Quite a nice departure from the upper class pieces I’ve seen recently from this time period; this is a true living-the-depression-era boys-on-the-run flick.
Wasn’t sure how this fit into the Pre-Code category until the freight car scene and implied rape. Generally dug this film and the struggle these kids are facing while at the same time wanting to help their families. Paints a decent picture of that period. Good watch.
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