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Boy Trouble

1939-01-27 · 75 min · ★ 6.0

Family · Drama · Comedy

A fussy shopkeeper's life drastically changes when his wife takes in two homeless boys.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles RugglesCharles RugglesHomer C. Fitch
Mary BolandMary BolandSybil Fitch
Donald O'ConnorDonald O'ConnorButch
Billy LeeBilly LeeJoe
Joyce MathewsJoyce MathewsPatricia Fitch
John HartleyJohn HartleyWyndham Wilson
Andrew TombesAndrew TombesMr. Svively
Dick ElliottDick ElliottDr. Benshlager
Zeffie TilburyZeffie TilburyMrs. Jepson
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsMrs. Moots
Sonny BuppSonny BuppChester Platt
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsMr. Pike
Josephine WhittellJosephine WhittellMother
Georgia CaineGeorgia CaineMrs. Ungerleider
Russell HicksRussell HicksMagistrate
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeMr. Tatum
Grace HayleGrace HayleHefty Mother
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersBradley
Doodles WeaverDoodles WeaverRalph
Barry Downing

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