Bad Boy
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42% Critic Match

Bad Boy

4.2 / 10 1939 1h 10mNR English
CrimeDrama

Storyline

Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small home town and sets out for the big city. He obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Steve Carson, a fellow employee, is constantly flaunting the money he has won at the race track. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.

Cast & Crew

Johnny Downs

Johnny Downs

John Fraser

Lead
Rosalind Keith

Rosalind Keith

Madelon Kirby

Helen MacKellar

Helen MacKellar

Mrs. Fraser

Spencer Williams

Spencer Williams

Terry

Archie Robbins

Archie Robbins

Steve Carson

Holmes Herbert

Holmes Herbert

Mr. McNeil

Richard Cramer

Richard Cramer

George

HL

Harry Lang

Vanetti

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Herbert Meyer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Bad Boy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker