Wild Boys of the Road

(1933)Directed by William A. Wellman68 minDrama
Girls living like boys! Boys living like savages!

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.

Frankie Darroas Eddie Smith
Edwin Phillipsas Tommy Gordon
Arthur Hohlas Dr. Henry A. Heckel
Minna Gombellas Aunt Carrie
Grant Mitchellas James Smith
Claire McDowellas Mrs. Smith
Robert Barratas Judge R.H. White
Willard Robertsonas Captain of Detectives
Ward Bondas Red the Brakeman (uncredited)
Wade Boteleras Policeman in Court (uncredited)
George Cooperas Man near Columbus (uncredited)
Charley Grapewinas Mr. Cadman (uncredited)
Milton Kibbeeas Movie Usher (uncredited)
Sidney Milleras Boy Selling Letter (uncredited)
Adrian Morrisas Buggie Maylin (uncredited)
Louis Natheauxas Buggie Maylin's Pal (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.as One of the Boys (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)
Marlo Dwyeras Harriet Webster (uncredited)
Lee Shumwayas Mike (uncredited)