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Bad Boy is a 1939 film directed by Kurt Neumann, and written by Edith Skouras and Stuart Palmer. It stars Johnny Downs as Danny Lester, a troublemaking teenager, Rosalind Keith as his love interest, Marjorie, and Helen MacKellar as Danny's mother, Mrs. Lester. The film begins with Danny being caught breaking into the school principal's office by the janitor, Mr. Ryan (played by Gene Lockhart). Mr. Ryan takes him to the principal's office and Danny is expelled from school. Danny's mother is disappointed in him, and his father (played by Barton MacLane) is angry, feeling that Danny spends too much time with his head in the clouds, dreaming of romance.

Danny finds a job at a soda fountain, where he meets Marjorie. They begin dating, but Danny's bad behavior and temper often get in the way of their relationship. Meanwhile, Mr. Ryan, who is bitter and cruel, has it out for Danny and tries to get him into trouble whenever he can.

Things come to a head when Danny is accused of stealing the school's championship track trophy. With Marjorie's help, Danny is able to prove his innocence and clear his name. He learns the important lesson that actions have consequences, and that he needs to be responsible for his behavior.

Overall, Bad Boy is an enjoyable and relatable coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by teenagers in the 1930s. The acting is solid and the story is well-written, with a satisfying resolution. Despite being over 80 years old, the film's themes of responsibility, friendship, and young love still resonate with audiences today.

Bad Boy is a 1939 crime movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.5.