In 1938 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced BOYS TOWN, a timelessw classic about Father Flanagan's home for wayward boys. Now you may read how MGM's "Dream Factory" came face to face with a celebrated priest's "Character Factory." New research presents the backstory to fans of the film.
Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer and Father Edward J. Flanagan held winning hands in a high-stakes movie biography. Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney starred. Gene Reynolds (Tony Ponessa), Martin Spellman (Skinny), and Frankie Thomas (Freddie Fuller), explain how a half-dozen proposed scripts created a legendary Oscar-winning movie in exclusive interviews.
From script to film, the book covers all the details of production, post-production, location shooting at Boys Town, and troubles off the set, came together to produce a great film! Drawing on archival information and unpublished manuscripts, including Father Flanagan's private notes, the tale unfolds.
With over 50 amazing photographs, many from private collections!
Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer and Father Edward J. Flanagan held winning hands in a high-stakes movie biography. Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney starred. Gene Reynolds (Tony Ponessa), Martin Spellman (Skinny), and Frankie Thomas (Freddie Fuller), explain how a half-dozen proposed scripts created a legendary Oscar-winning movie in exclusive interviews.
From script to film, the book covers all the details of production, post-production, location shooting at Boys Town, and troubles off the set, came together to produce a great film! Drawing on archival information and unpublished manuscripts, including Father Flanagan's private notes, the tale unfolds.
With over 50 amazing photographs, many from private collections!
