Boys of the City
1940, English. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
The Story Of Men In The Making By Just Plain American Boys!
Street kids get sent to the country, where they get mixed up in murder and a haunted house.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Boys of the City is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 July 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Lively
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Boys of the City: quick answers
What should I watch before Boys of the City?
Watch East Side Kids (1940) first.
What comes after Boys of the City?
Next in the series: That Gang of Mine (1940), Pride of the Bowery (1940), and Flying Wild (1941).
Is Boys of the City worth watching?
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How long is Boys of the City?
Boys of the City runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Boys of the City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Boys of the City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Boys of the City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Boys of the City yet.
Which OTT platform is Boys of the City on?
Boys of the City is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boys of the City?
If you liked Boys of the City, try Foul Play, The Big Fix, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Boys of the City?
Boys of the City (1940) was directed by Joseph H. Lewis and stars Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Hal E. Chester.