Wild Boys of the Road
“Girls living like boys! Boys living like savages!”
Synopsis
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.
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Frankie Darro
Eddie Smith
Edwin Phillips
Tommy Gordon
Rochelle Hudson
Grace
Dorothy Coonan Wellman
Sally
Sterling Holloway
Ollie
Arthur Hohl
Dr. Henry A. Heckel
Ann Hovey
Lola
Minna Gombell
Aunt Carrie
Grant Mitchell
James Smith
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Smith
Robert Barrat
Judge R.H. White
Willard Robertson
Captain of Detectives
Ward Bond
Red the Brakeman (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
George Cooper
Man near Columbus (uncredited)
Charley Grapewin
Mr. Cadman (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Movie Usher (uncredited)
Sidney Miller
Boy Selling Letter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Wild Boys of the Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Earl Baldwin, Daniel Ahearn
Bernhard Kaun
Arthur L. Todd
Thomas Pratt
Robert Presnell Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Robert Presnell Sr.
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Wild Boys of the Road
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What is Wild Boys of the Road about?
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.
Who directed Wild Boys of the Road?
Wild Boys of the Road was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Wild Boys of the Road?
The principal cast of Wild Boys of the Road includes Frankie Darro, Edwin Phillips, Rochelle Hudson, Dorothy Coonan Wellman, Sterling Holloway.
When was Wild Boys of the Road released and how long is it?
Wild Boys of the Road was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Boys of the Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Boys of the Road was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Boys of the Road?
Wild Boys of the Road holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).