Small Town Boy

1937·Movie
1h 3min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

History, everyday modern life, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Henry Armstrong was past being a spring chicken, still believes in Santa Claus and the maxim that "honesty is the best policy", but lack of money keeps him from marrying Molly and buying a little home, and his is threatened with the loss of the petty job he has had for four years with old Curtis French, Molly's uncle, because he can not sell enough insurance policies. And, then, he finds a thousand dollar bill. His honesty makes him advertise the find, but no one claims the money. When he is convinced that the owner will not turn up and that the money is his to keep, he becomes a changed, more aggressive and self-confident person. He begins to make sales as fast as he can make the pitch and he insists that he and Molly be married at once. While getting dressed for the ceremony, he places the $1000 bill in one of his father's old suits, and Pa Armstrong, trying to raise money to buy his son a wedding present, sells the suit to a passing junk man.
Classic Hollywood ComedyWholesome EntertainmentCharacter TransformationMorality PlayRomantic ComedyLight-Hearted DramaSmall Town CharmFeel-Good NarrativeHumorous MisadventuresOptimistic Outlook

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Is Small Town Boy worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Small Town Boy?

1 h 3 min

Small Town Boy runs 1 h 3 min.

What language is Small Town Boy in?

English

It was made in English.

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