Wild Boys of the Road

1933 · 68 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 2,464 VOTES · DIR. William A. Wellman

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Overview

At the height of the Great Depression, Tommy's mother has been out of work for months when Eddie's father loses his job. Eager not to burden their parents, the two high school sophomores decide to hop the freight trains and look for work.

Drama1930s

Dialogue Timeline — 885 lines

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00:00:46 Yes, boys, come in.
00:04:22 Hey, Ralph.
00:06:36 You never wanna go downtown at night anymore.
00:09:14 But with me on her hands...
00:12:02 So for a while, we'll all have to economize till I find something.
00:15:20 His father hasn't been...
00:18:18 ...you'll never make me feel as proud of you as you have this minute.
00:22:57 Gee, I don't feel good.
00:24:52 Listen, I don't know what your name is, but I'm awfully sorry.
00:27:25 Come on, gang, let's go.
00:30:00 A nickel, cash.
00:32:22 Gosh, I feel funny. I only hope she likes me.
00:34:53 Am I? I wish he'd hurry up with that fire.
00:37:13 Yeah? Who says so?
00:40:12 Wait a minute, fellows. Listen.
00:44:45 Nothing. Only I thought that...
00:48:08 You always say wait until my turn. But you're not kidding me.
00:50:20 Hey, Mike.
00:52:48 - We'll stay right here. - Let them try and put us out.
00:56:28 ...and didn't have to stand in line to get something to eat.
00:58:46 Gee, thanks, lady.
01:00:53 - Eddie, what's the matter? - I don't know.
01:03:05 They can't get jobs and there isn't enough to eat.
01:05:14 I knew there'd be a catch in it someplace.

Cast & Characters

Frankie Darro Eddie Rochelle Hudson Grace Edwin Phillips Tommy Dorothy Coonan Wellman Sally Sterling Holloway Ollie Arthur Hohl Dr. Heckel Ann Hovey Lola Minna Gombell Aunt Carrie Grant Mitchell James Smith Claire McDowell Mrs. Smith

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed885
Dialogue density13.0 lines / min
First line00:00:46
Final line01:05:14

Production Record

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,464