Hollywood superstar Mickey Rooney stars in Hoosier Schoolboy, a touching tale of a young man (Rooney) defending his shell shocked father. Showing off his spectacular acting talent, Rooney expresses emotions in subtle yet complex ways, accomplishing brilliant conveyance of love and pain. Rooney plays the school bad boy, often causing a ruckus and being generally disruptive. Anne Nagel, the small town school teacher, takes an interest in Rooney but discovers the boy’s father is in bad shape due to his service in World War I. As the community comes down on his dad, Rooney fights back. The film is based on the classic novel by Edward Eggleston. Vivid, realistic, and heartwarming, Hoosier Schoolboy is a touchstone dramatic film from the 1930s, showcasing one of Hollywood’s finest actors.