The Good Fellows
The title of Grand Caesar in the Ancient Order of Noblest Romans of Wakefield, Indiana keeps Jim "Pop" Helton so involved and distracted that he forgets to pay the family's bills, nearly makes a shambles of a real estate deal his oldest daughter, Ethel is working on, almost wrecks her romance with Captain Tom Drayson, and gets involved in a game with a pool shark in an effort to raise the remaining $75 of the $6,750 needed (that they didn't have) by the Wakefield Lodge to host the national convention of the Noblest Romans.
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Plot Summary
A group of streetwise youths, known as the "Dead End Kids" and later "The Bowery Boys," find themselves in trouble with the law. Facing juvenile delinquency, they are sent to a reform school where they attempt to turn their lives around, often with humorous and chaotic results. The film explores themes of redemption and finding one's place in society through their misadventures.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget B-movie typical of its era, "The Good Fellows" received modest reviews, largely focusing on its lighthearted comedy and the performances of its young cast. It was seen as simple entertainment, appealing primarily to younger audiences and fans of the "Dead End Kids" series.
What Reviewers Say
- Enjoyed for its lighthearted comedic moments and the ensemble cast.
- Considered a harmless and straightforward piece of entertainment.
- Praised for its fast pacing and simple, feel-good narrative.
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Fun Fact
This film is part of the "Dead End Kids" series, which predated and spun off from the popular "Bowery Boys" films, featuring many of the same actors in similar roles.
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