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Bad Boy

  • 1935
  • Approved
  • 56m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
78
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Bad Boy (1935)
ComedyDramaRomance

Poolroom ace Eddie marries his girlfriend Sally but can't find work so he sends her back to her family. Things improve after he catches some crooks.Poolroom ace Eddie marries his girlfriend Sally but can't find work so he sends her back to her family. Things improve after he catches some crooks.Poolroom ace Eddie marries his girlfriend Sally but can't find work so he sends her back to her family. Things improve after he catches some crooks.

  • Director
    • John G. Blystone
  • Writers
    • Viña Delmar
    • Allen Rivkin
  • Stars
    • James Dunn
    • Dorothy Wilson
    • Louise Fazenda
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    78
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John G. Blystone
    • Writers
      • Viña Delmar
      • Allen Rivkin
    • Stars
      • James Dunn
      • Dorothy Wilson
      • Louise Fazenda
    • 5User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    James Dunn
    James Dunn
    • Eddie Nolan
    Dorothy Wilson
    Dorothy Wilson
    • Sally Larkin
    Louise Fazenda
    Louise Fazenda
    • Mrs. Harris - Landlady
    Victor Kilian
    Victor Kilian
    • Sid
    John Wray
    John Wray
    • Fred Larkin
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Tony
    Beulah Bondi
    Beulah Bondi
    • Mrs. Larkin
    Allen Vincent
    Allen Vincent
    • Bob Carey
    Mariska Aldrich
    • German Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Gertrude Astor
    Gertrude Astor
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Butcher
    • (uncredited)
    William 'Billy' Benedict
    William 'Billy' Benedict
    • Grocery Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Edna Bennett
    • Saleswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Bloodgood
    Margaret Bloodgood
    • Irish Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Gunman
    • (uncredited)
    James Bradbury Jr.
    James Bradbury Jr.
    • Hoodlum in Pool Hall
    • (uncredited)
    William P. Carleton
    William P. Carleton
    • Col. Good
    • (uncredited)
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Angry Saxophone Player - Tenant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John G. Blystone
    • Writers
      • Viña Delmar
      • Allen Rivkin
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    • Trivia
      Many cast members in studio records/casting call lists did not appear or were not identifiable in the movie. These were (with their announced character names): Irving Bacon (Butcher), Margaret Bloodgood (Irish Woman), Anne O'Neal (Mrs. Weise), Samuel E. Hines (Husband), Betty Farrington (Wife), Esther Michelson (Jewish Woman), Mariska Aldrich (German Woman), Edna Bennett (Saleswoman), Ann Doran (Telegraph Clerk), Frank Moran (Detective Jake), 'West Virginia Ramblers' (Hillbilly Act) and Jerry Mandy (Greek Counterman). A New York Times reviewer wrote "A victim of the cutting room and other departments, 'Bad Boy' seems to have been manufactured in a terrible hurry."
    • Goofs
      After leaving his apartment in the first scene, Eddie's coat is unbuttoned. As he's coming downstairs, his vest is buttoned and pocket watch is in place.
    • Soundtracks
      As I Live and Breathe
      (1935) (uncredited)
      Music by Lew Pollack
      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
      Played during the opening and end credits, and often in the score
      Sung at various times by Howard Phillips, James Dunn and Dorothy Wilson

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    It's a Wonderful Hustler

    Bad Boy (1935)

    ** 1/2 (out of 4)

    A pool shark (James Dunn) wants to marry the love of his life (Dorothy Wilson) but her parents refuse because they believe he's nothing but a hood. To prove them wrong, the man goes out looking for a legit job but when he can't find one he starts to believe that he has nothing to live for. I guess you could call this an early version of It's a Wonderful Life as it deals with many of the same story lines. This film certainly isn't in the same league as that Capra classic but this is a worthy little effort for a 56-minute movie. This was only my second time seeing Dunn but he manages to pull off a pretty good and charming performance and Wilson is just as good. The ending is way too abrupt and out of nowhere but this is a worthy viewing.
    • Michael_Elliott
    • Feb 25, 2008
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    • Release date
      • October 25, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • As Aparências Enganam
    • Production company
      • Fox Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      56 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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