The Good Bad Boy (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1924, The Good Bad Boy is a drama film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Billy Benson has a reputation as a "bad boy" largely due to his habit of winding up in fist fights. Billy is usually fighting to defend his dad's reputation. John Benson is the town ne'er-do-well: a failed inventor who has labored the past 20 years on what he believes is a revolutionary fire extinguisher. Wealthy businessman Walter Howe realizes that it really is a million-dollar idea, and plots...
Who’s in it. The Good Bad Boy stars Joe Butterworth as Billy Benson, Mary Jane Irving as Judge Fawcett's Daughter, Forrest Robinson as John Benson and Lucy Beaumont as Mrs. Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Good Bad Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Bad Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Bad Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Bad Boy (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Bad Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Bad Boy worth watching?
- The Good Bad Boy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Bad Boy?
- The Good Bad Boy stars Joe Butterworth, Mary Jane Irving, Forrest Robinson, Lucy Beaumont and Arthur Stuart Hull.
- When was The Good Bad Boy released?
- The Good Bad Boy was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.