Bad Boy

Bad Boy

NR 1939 · 70 min · ★ 4.2 · Crime, Drama

Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small hometown and sets out for the big city, where he obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Colleague Steve Carson is constantly flaunting his racetrack winnings. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.

Directed by Herbert Meyer · Written by Richard C. Kahn

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