Bad Boy
Synopsis
Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small hometown and sets out for the big city, where he obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Colleague Steve Carson is constantly flaunting his racetrack winnings. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.
Top Cast
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Johnny Downs
John Fraser
Rosalind Keith
Madelon Kirby
Helen MacKellar
Mrs. Fraser
Spencer Williams
Terry
Archie Robbins
Steve Carson
Holmes Herbert
Mr. McNeil
Richard Cramer
George
Harry E Lang
Vanetti
Crane Whitley
Henchman
Clarence Brooks
Terry's Friend
Matt Moore
Henchman
Bud Pope
Detective
Marguerite Whitten
Terry's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard C. Kahn
- Original Title
- Bad Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Gateway Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Meyer
Richard C. Kahn
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Kahn
Writer
Herbert Meyer
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Boy
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What is Bad Boy about?
Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small hometown and sets out for the big city, where he obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Colleague Steve Carson is constantly flaunting his racetrack winnings. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.
Who directed Bad Boy?
Bad Boy was directed by Herbert Meyer.
Who stars in Bad Boy?
The principal cast of Bad Boy includes Johnny Downs, Rosalind Keith, Helen MacKellar, Spencer Williams, Archie Robbins.
When was Bad Boy released and how long is it?
Bad Boy was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Boy?
Bad Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).