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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- Mister ArnMay 17, 2025I loved the harsh realism delivered in parts of the film, while the protagonists still kept their humanity. The ending was a rushed letdown after the rest of the ride.
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Wild Boys of the Road was released on October 7, 1933.
Wild Boys of the Road was directed by William A. Wellman.
Wild Boys of the Road has a runtime of 68m.
Wild Boys of the Road was produced by Robert Presnell Sr..
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.
The key characters in Wild Boys of the Road are Eddie Smith (Frankie Darro), Tommy Gordon (Edwin Phillips), Grace (Rochelle Hudson).
Wild Boys of the Road is rated Passed.
Wild Boys of the Road is a Drama, Adventure film.
Wild Boys of the Road has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.