Boys' Reformatory
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.
Top Cast
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Frankie Darro
Tommy Ryan
Grant Withers
Dr. Owens
Lillian Elliott
Mrs. O'Meara
Ben Welden
Mike Hearn
David Durand
Knuckles Malone
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Eddie O'Meara
Pat Flaherty
Mr. Barnes
George Offerman, Jr.
Joie
William P. Carleton
Judge Robert H. Scott
John St. Polis
Superintendent Keene
Warren McCollum
Spike
Al Hill Jr.
Pete
Robert McClung
Blubber
Tempe Pigott
Mrs. Callahan
Jack McHugh
Al
Roberta Smith
Young Girl
Lynton Brent
Mike's Henchman
Dick Dickinson
Mike's Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Wellyn Totman, Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe
- Original Title
- Boys' Reformatory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Wellyn Totman, Norman S. Hall, Ray Trampe
Harry Neumann
Russell F. Schoengarth
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Wellyn Totman
Writer
Norman S. Hall
Writer
Howard Bretherton
Director
Louis Brown
Costume Design
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Ray Trampe
Writer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys' Reformatory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 prison doctor.
Who directed Boys' Reformatory?
Boys' Reformatory was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Boys' Reformatory?
The principal cast of Boys' Reformatory includes Frankie Darro, Grant Withers, Lillian Elliott, Ben Welden, David Durand.
When was Boys' Reformatory released and how long is it?
Boys' Reformatory was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boys' Reformatory?
Boys' Reformatory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).