Probation (1932)
Janet Holman is suspicious of her fiancé, Allen Wells, after he kisses her best friend Gwen when the lights are turned out during a party. Allen leaves early, purportedly for business reasons, but in reality, he is going to visit his secret girl friend, seventeen-year-old Ruth Jarrett. When Ruth's neighbor and landlady, Mrs. Humphries, overhears her talking to Allen on the phone, she becomes morally outraged and calls the police. Ruth is taken away to juvenile hall, and when Ruth's older brother Nick comes home to celebrate Ruth's birthday, Mrs. Humphries explains that Ruth has been seeing an older, wealthy man who has been leading her astray, and that she sent her away for her own good. Nick is saddened that he has failed to keep Ruth on the right track, and when he returns to his apartment, he becomes enraged to see Allen there. When Allen claims ignorance of Ruth's age, Nick hits him, and they engage in a brawl.
Cast
- Sally Blane - Janet Holman
- John Darrow - Nick Jarrett
- J. Farrell MacDonald - George Holman
- Clara Kimball Young - Mrs. Humphries
- Eddie Phillips - Allen Wells
- David Rollins - Alec
- Matty Kemp - Bert
- David Durand - David
- Betty Grable - Ruth Jarrett
- Kenne Duncan - Wedding Rehearsal Attendant (uncredited)
Screenplay
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
chauffeur, judge, birthday, uncle, sister, aunt, niece, parole, socialite, pre-code, landlady, night court, juvenile hall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Probation about?
- Janet Holman is suspicious of her fiancé, Allen Wells, after he kisses her best friend Gwen when the lights are turned out during a party. Allen leaves early, purportedly for business reasons, but in reality, he is going to visit his secret girl friend, seventeen-year-old Ruth Jarrett. When Ruth's neighbor and landlady, Mrs. Humphries, overhears her talking to Allen on the phone, she becomes morally outraged and calls the police. Ruth is taken away to juvenile hall, and when Ruth's older brother Nick comes home to celebrate Ruth's birthday, Mrs. Humphries explains that Ruth has been seeing an older, wealthy man who has been leading her astray, and that she sent her away for her own good. Nick is saddened that he has failed to keep Ruth on the right track, and when he returns to his apartment, he becomes enraged to see Allen there. When Allen claims ignorance of Ruth's age, Nick hits him, and they engage in a brawl.
- Who directed Probation?
- Probation was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in Probation?
- Probation stars Sally Blane, John Darrow, J. Farrell MacDonald, Clara Kimball Young, Eddie Phillips, David Rollins.
- How long is Probation?
- Probation has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Probation?
- Probation is a Drama film.
- Where was Probation produced?
- Probation was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Probation?
- The themes of Probation include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Courtroom Drama.