The Truth About Youth (1930)
How Can a Girl Tell- When She Gets the Wrong Answer to a Maiden's Prayer?
A young man falls into the clutches of a nightclub singer who corrupts him.
Director: William A. Seiter
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: November 3, 1930
Cast
- Loretta Young - Phyllis Ericson
- Conway Tearle - Richard Carewe
- David Manners - Richard Dane 'The Imp'
- Myrna Loy - Kara
- J. Farrell MacDonald - Colonel Graham
- Myrtle Stedman - Mrs. Ericson
- Harry Stubbs - Horace Palmer 'Waddles'
- William Bailey - Jim - Kara's Boyfriend (uncredited)
- Joseph E. Bernard - Headwaiter (uncredited)
- James Conaty - Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Screenplay
- H.V. Esmond (Book)
- B. Harrison Orkow (Screenplay)
- Bud Green (Lyricist)
- Leo Robin (Lyricist)
Cinematography: Arthur C. Miller
Editing: Fredrick Y. Smith
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
corruption, nightclub, marriage, singer, pre-code, gold digger, bribery
More Films by Director: William A. Seiter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Truth About Youth about?
- A young man falls into the clutches of a nightclub singer who corrupts him.
- Who directed The Truth About Youth?
- The Truth About Youth was directed by William A. Seiter.
- Who stars in The Truth About Youth?
- The Truth About Youth stars Loretta Young, Conway Tearle, David Manners, Myrna Loy, J. Farrell MacDonald, Myrtle Stedman.
- How long is The Truth About Youth?
- The Truth About Youth has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Truth About Youth?
- The Truth About Youth is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Truth About Youth produced?
- The Truth About Youth was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Truth About Youth?
- The themes of The Truth About Youth include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.