Based on a popular play, Peck’s Bad Boy entertains with classic family humor that will put smiles on children’s and adult’s faces alike. The story is a model for future family films: a young adopted boy tries to be good but his disruptive cousin cause him to get in trouble. Jackie Cooper is the cute little tike that the hardships come so unjustly put upon. While cracking up the audience, Peck’s Bad Boy also builds strong sympathy for the youngster. As the heartwarming resolution unfolds, everyone gets just what they need to be happy in this cheerful film.
