Wild Boys of the Road
Wild Boys of the Road

Movie·1933·1h 8m

Wild Boys of the Road

Girls living like boys! Boys living like savages!

Directed By

William A. Wellman

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Earl Baldwin

Producer

Robert Presnell Sr.

Cinematography

Arthur L. Todd

Music

Bernhard Kaun

Editor

Thomas Pratt

Themes

rapeamputationfreight trainhomelessnessmale friendshipgreat depressionyouth gangpovertyriding the railtroubled teenpre-codeschool dance

Production House

First National Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures

Audience Score

68%

51 votes

Skip10%
Timepass25%
Go for it38%
Perfection27%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Eddie Smith

Edwin Phillips

Tommy Gordon

Rochelle Hudson

Rochelle Hudson

Grace

Dorothy Coonan Wellman

Dorothy Coonan Wellman

Sally

Sterling Holloway

Sterling Holloway

Ollie

Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl

Dr. Henry A. Heckel

Ann Hovey

Lola

Minna Gombell

Minna Gombell

Aunt Carrie

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

James Smith

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Smith

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Judge R.H. White

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Captain of Detectives

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Red the Brakeman (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Wade Boteler

Policeman in Court (uncredited)

George Cooper

George Cooper

Man near Columbus (uncredited)

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Mr. Cadman (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

Movie Usher (uncredited)

Sidney Miller

Sidney Miller

Boy Selling Letter (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

Director

Earl Baldwin

Screenplay

Daniel Ahearn

Story

Thomas Pratt

Editor

Arthur L. Todd

Director of Photography

Robert Presnell Sr.

Producer

Bernhard Kaun

Original Music Composer

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