Fighting Father Dunne
(1948)
Country: USA
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
A sentimental Hollywood tear-jerker based on a true story, reminiscent of Boys Town. A tough parish priest befriends a group of newsboys from poor or broken homes in St. Louis at the turn of the century
Cast
- Pat O'Brien
- Darryl Hickman [ALUMNUS]
(Matt Davis) - Charles Kemper
- Una O'Connor
- Arthur Shields
- Donn Gift [ALUMNUS]
(Jimmy) - Billy Gray
(Chip) - Billy Cummings
(Tony) - Freddie Chapman [ALUMNUS]
- Gene Collins
(Lefty) - Rudy Wissler
(Boy Soloist) - Leon Burbank
(Ed) - Timmy Hawkins
(Urchin Boy) - Lanny Rees
(Boy)
BoyActors Reviews
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7 / 10 5 / 10 Corny, cheesy, predictable piece of Catholic propaganda. I'd love to see a film studio, today, try to make a movie about a Catholic priest who's primary interest is setting up a home for boys. I think it'd be a hard sell.
My Movie Rating: 5 / 10 7 / 10 Page Last Modified: 1st May 2022
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