It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

1935 · 64 min · ★ 9.0 · Adventure, Drama, Romance

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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