Question 1

Which two child actors from this film died in World War II?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Butler was killed in France on February 18, 1945, and Donald Haines was killed in North Africa on February 20, 1943.

Question 2

What famous film's stock footage appears in the opening montage?

Accepted Answer

The opening montage uses stock footage from Universal's anti-war epic All Quiet on the Western Front (1930).

Question 3

Which festivals recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

It received a National Board of Review award in 1934 and was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1935.

Question 4

Who composed the film's score, and how was it described?

Accepted Answer

R.H. Bassett composed the score; Hugo Friedhofer called it 'beautiful, outstanding... a truly magnificent score.'

Question 5

What is the central conflict of the story?

Accepted Answer

A frail boy fights to win acceptance from the leader of a street gang.

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