The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10.
Synopsis
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- John Lee MahinScreenplay
- Richard SchayerScreenplay
Cast
- Freddie BartholomewClaude Pierce
- Jackie Cooper'Buck' Murphy
- Mickey Rooney'Gig' Stevens
- Ian HunterJay Pierce
- Peggy ConklinRose Hawley
- Katharine AlexanderHilda Pierce
- Gene LockhartMr. Jim Murphy
- Kathleen LockhartMrs. Murphy
- Grant MitchellPaul Krumpp
- George DavisCharlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)
- Jonathan HaleJudge Holmes
- Etienne GirardotPrincipal
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Themes
peer pressuredivorced parentsstreet kidprobationassimilationfather son relationshipbreaking and enteringschool yardurban neighborhoodcourage