O'Shaughnessy's Boy (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1935, O'Shaughnessy's Boy is a drama film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 87 minutes. “Right This Way! For the Most Colossal...Stupendous...Gigantic Screen Show on Earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A circus wild animal trainer searches for the son who was taken away from him by a meddling relative years earlier.
Who’s in it. O'Shaughnessy's Boy stars Wallace Beery as Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jackie Cooper as Joseph "Stubby" O'Shaughnessy, George McFarland as Young Stubby and Sara Haden as Aunt Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, O'Shaughnessy's Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch O'Shaughnessy's Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of O'Shaughnessy's Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O'Shaughnessy's Boy (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for O'Shaughnessy's Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is O'Shaughnessy's Boy worth watching?
- O'Shaughnessy's Boy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in O'Shaughnessy's Boy?
- O'Shaughnessy's Boy stars Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, George McFarland, Sara Haden and Henry Stephenson.
- When was O'Shaughnessy's Boy released?
- O'Shaughnessy's Boy was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.