Young America (1932)
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.
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - Jack Doray
- Doris Kenyon - Edith Doray
- Ralph Bellamy - Judge Blake
- Tommy Conlon - Arthur Simpson
- Beryl Mercer - Grandma Beamish
- Anne Shirley - Mabel Saunders
- Raymond Borzage - Edward 'Nutty' Beamish
- Sarah Padden - Mrs. Mary Taylor
- Robert Homans - Patrolman Weems
- Louise Beavers - Maid (Uncredited)
Screenplay
- John Frederick Ballard (Theatre Play)
- William M. Conselman (Screenplay)
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
child abuse, feral child, poverty, orphan, foster child, pre-code, juvenile crime, child delinquents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Young America about?
- 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.
- Who directed Young America?
- Young America was directed by Frank Borzage.
- Who stars in Young America?
- Young America stars Spencer Tracy, Doris Kenyon, Ralph Bellamy, Tommy Conlon, Beryl Mercer, Anne Shirley.
- How long is Young America?
- Young America has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Young America?
- Young America is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Young America produced?
- Young America was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Young America?
- The themes of Young America include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.