Richard wrote
> Tully's book was made into a silent movie also
called "Beggars of Life"
that
> starred the legendary Louise Brooks and was directed
by William Wellman.
> Wellman, who had many adventures before reaching
Hollywood, was interested
> enough in hobo, and specifically, road kids, that he
made the movie "Wild
> Boys of the Road" in 1933. It is a powerful film
worth seeking out. I
have
> never seen his "Beggars" but recall reading that
Brooks thought Tully was
a
> seedy, drunken oaf.
I saw this years ago and enjoyed it - Wallce Beery IIRC stars
and Brooks is wonderful - mostly in drag as a hobo boy. And
I'd like to speak up too for Willeford's I Was Looking For A
Street - for my money it's his best book
John
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