Young America (1932)
1h 10m
Running Time
April 17, 1932Release Date
Young America (1932)
1h 10m
Running Time
April 17, 1932Release Date
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Plot.
Mrs. Doray sits with a Juvenile Court Judge to learn more about problem children and what to do about them. One of the cases involves 13 year old Arthur, "the worst kid in town", who moves cars away from fiire-plugs without the knowledge of the owners. The judge gives Arthur and friend Nutty another chance. However they run into further trouble when they break into Mr. Doray's drugstore to get medicine for Nutty's grandmother. Mr. Doray is not sympathetic and completely against his wife's plan to become Arthur's guardian. More incidents occur with Mr. Doray quick to judge prior to getting all of the facts. Mrs. Doray must choose between her marriage and Arthur.
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Cast & Crew.
Spencer Tracy
Jack Doray
Doris Kenyon
Edith Doray
Tommy Conlon
Arthur Simpson
Ralph Bellamy
Judge Blake
Frank Borzage
Director
Anne Shirley
Mabel Saunders
John Frederick Ballard
Writer
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Mary Taylor
William M. Conselman
Writer
George Schneiderman
Cinematographer
Robert Homans
Patrolman Weems
Beryl Mercer
Grandma Beamish
Louise Beavers
Maid (Uncredited)
Jane Darwell
School Teacher (Uncredited)
Raymond Borzage
Edward 'Nutty' Beamish
Betty Jane Graham
Cassie Taylor (Uncredited)
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Wiki.
Young America is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film about two juvenile delinquents - Arthur and Nutty - directed by Frank Borzage and starring Spencer Tracy and Doris Kenyon. It was first adapted for the screen by Maurine Watkins from the play by Fred Ballard (Copyright 1931, Premier Syndicate Hollywood, Sept. 2). William M. Conselman rewrote the screenplay and Maurine Watkins' name no longer appeared on the credits (per American Film Institute catalog). Raymond Borzage plays Edward 'Nutty' Beamish in the film.
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