It's a Great Life
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
Directed by Edward F. Cline · Written by Paul Gerard Smith
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Joe Morrison Johnny Barclay -
Paul Kelly Rockie Johnson -
Rosalind Keith Mary Jennings -
William Frawley Lt. McNulty -
Charles 'Chic' Sale Grandpa Barclay -
David Holt Ruddy -
Dean Jagger Arnold -
Baby LeRoy Buddy -
Florence Nash Ma Emmy Barclay -
Gloria Ann White Elizabeth -
Oscar Polk Lazy Bones -
Irving Bacon Slim (uncredited)
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2h 9m together
It's a Great Life
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