Barefoot Boy | 1938 | Drama

Title: Barefoot Boy | 1938 | Drama Director: Karl Brown Studio: Paramount Pictures Starring: Jackie Moran, Marcia Mae Jones, Sally Blane, Warner Richmond, Claude Gillingwater, Harry Davenport Release Date: June 17 1938 Runtime: 58 minutes Format: Black and white, sound Country: United States Language: English Genres: Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction of Mickey and forest life 00:10:00 Life with the hermit 00:25:00 Discovery by authorities 00:40:00 City life and conflict 00:55:00 Resolution --- Summary: Barefoot Boy tells the story of Mickey, a young orphan who grows up in the woods after being taken in by a kindly hermit. Living far from civilization, Mickey develops a simple and innocent outlook on life. When he is discovered by the outside world, he is forced into a society he does not understand, leading to conflict between his natural upbringing and modern expectations. As Mickey adjusts to life beyond the forest, the film explores themes of innocence, freedom, and the contrast between nature and civilization. --- Background: Barefoot Boy was directed by Karl Brown, a former cinematographer who later became a respected director. Produced by Paramount Pictures, the film was designed as a modest family-friendly drama during the late Depression era, when studios frequently released short, low-budget features aimed at younger audiences. --- Trivia: Jackie Moran was a popular child actor in the late 1930s. The film was shot largely on outdoor locations to emphasize its natural setting. Barefoot Boy was released as a B-picture and often played as part of double features. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: June 17 1938 Original Studio / Distributor: Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Registered Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #BarefootBoy #1938Film #ClassicCinema #FamilyDrama #JackieMoran