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Boy Slaves

1939 1h 12m Drama List
Reviews A desperate, homeless Depression-era youth gang led by quick-witted Jesse Thompson (Roger Daniel) gets hauled before a judge on a minor charge. Rather than being sentenced to prison, they're remanded to the custody of seemingly altruistic businessman Albee (Charles Lane), who promises to set them up with jobs at his turpentine factory. But, when they arrive at the remote forest encampment, Albee reveals himself to be a vicious taskmaster, and the boys must live in dangerous and cruel privation. Read More Read Less

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Otis Ferguson The New Republic Boy Slaves is not really a first-class picture, though it’s got more pull to it than you might find in some of the films belonging in that category. May 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A desperate, homeless Depression-era youth gang led by quick-witted Jesse Thompson (Roger Daniel) gets hauled before a judge on a minor charge. Rather than being sentenced to prison, they're remanded to the custody of seemingly altruistic businessman Albee (Charles Lane), who promises to set them up with jobs at his turpentine factory. But, when they arrive at the remote forest encampment, Albee reveals himself to be a vicious taskmaster, and the boys must live in dangerous and cruel privation.
Director
P.J. Wolfson
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 12m