

Bad Boy
1939-07-10 · 70 min · ★ 4.2
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.
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- Directors
- Herbert Meyer
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures, Gateway Productions Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Johnny DownsJohn Fraser
Rosalind KeithMadelon Kirby
Helen MacKellarMrs. Fraser
Spencer WilliamsTerry
Archie RobbinsSteve Carson
Holmes HerbertMr. McNeil
Richard CramerGeorge
Harry E LangVanetti
Crane WhitleyHenchman
Clarence BrooksTerry's Friend
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