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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19391h 9mUnited States of America

Two Bright Boys

“GRAPPLING FOR BLACK GOLD!”

Synopsis

A young man inherits a valuable piece of Texas land that an oil man plots to steal away.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 21, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joseph Santley
Screenplay & Story
Val Burton, Edmund L. Hartmann
Original Title
Two Bright Boys
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Santley

Screenplay & Story

Val Burton, Edmund L. Hartmann

Director of Photography

Elwood Bredell

Film Editing

Philip Cahn

Producers

Burt Kelly

Department Leadership Roster

Elwood Bredell

Director of Photography

Burt Kelly

Producer

Val Burton

Writer

Joseph Santley

Joseph Santley

Director

Philip Cahn

Editor

Edmund L. Hartmann

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Two Bright Boys.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Bright Boys

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Two Bright Boys about?

A young man inherits a valuable piece of Texas land that an oil man plots to steal away.

Who directed Two Bright Boys?

Two Bright Boys was directed by Joseph Santley.

Who stars in Two Bright Boys?

The principal cast of Two Bright Boys includes Jackie Cooper, Freddie Bartholomew, Alan Dinehart, Melville Cooper, Dorothy Peterson.

When was Two Bright Boys released and how long is it?

Two Bright Boys was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.