description Boys Town Overview
Boys Town is a 1938 film depicting the establishment of “Boys Town,” a Nebraska-based home and educational complex created by Father Edward J. Flanagan. The movie features Spencer Tracy in the lead role alongside Mickey Rooney and other actors involved in Flanagan’s work with disadvantaged youth. It portrays the early development of this residential institution.
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info Boys Town Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1938 |
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Who plays Father Edward J. Flanagan in the 1938 film Boys Town?
Spencer Tracy stars as Father Edward J. Flanagan in the 1938 MGM production of Boys Town. Tracy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this performance, making it one of the most celebrated roles of his career.
Is the movie Boys Town based on a real person and a real place?
Yes, the film is based on the real Father Edward J. Flanagan, who founded the actual Boys Town community for at-risk and disadvantaged youth in Nebraska. The organization still exists today as Boys Town, a national nonprofit serving children and families.
Who co-stars with Spencer Tracy in Boys Town, and what role does he play?
Mickey Rooney co-stars as Whitey Marsh, a tough, street-smart youth who is sent to Boys Town and gradually reforms under Father Flanagan's patient guidance. The dynamic between Tracy and Rooney was a major draw for audiences and helped make the film a box office success.
Did Boys Town receive any Academy Award nominations or wins?
Spencer Tracy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Father Flanagan. The film was also nominated for Best Picture at the 11th Academy Awards, though it lost to Frank Capra's You Can't Take It with You.
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