Wild Boys of the Road
~Girls living like boys! Boys living like savages!
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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1933-10-07
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 68 min
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