Parents on Trial (1939)
According to Hollywood, the parents were generally at fault when good kids went bad. This theory is elucidated in Columbia's Parents on Trial, wherein strict disciplinarian James Westley (Henry Kolker) fails to understand or appreciate the real needs and feelings of his teenaged daughter Susan (Jean Parker).
Director: Sam Nelson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: September 21, 1939
Cast
- Jean Parker - Susan Wesley
- Johnny Downs - Don Martin
- Noah Beery Jr. - Jerry Kearns
- Henry Kolker - James Wesley
- Virginia Brissac - Mrs. Martin
- Nana Bryant - Margaret Ames
Screenplay
- Gladys Atwater (Screenplay)
- Gladys Atwater (Story)
- J. Robert Bren (Screenplay)
- Lambert Hillyer
- J. Robert Bren (Story)
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
teenage girl, rebellious youth, parents
More Films by Director: Sam Nelson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Parents on Trial about?
- According to Hollywood, the parents were generally at fault when good kids went bad. This theory is elucidated in Columbia's Parents on Trial, wherein strict disciplinarian James Westley (Henry Kolker) fails to understand or appreciate the real needs and feelings of his teenaged daughter Susan (Jean Parker).
- Who directed Parents on Trial?
- Parents on Trial was directed by Sam Nelson.
- Who stars in Parents on Trial?
- Parents on Trial stars Jean Parker, Johnny Downs, Noah Beery Jr., Henry Kolker, Virginia Brissac, Nana Bryant.
- How long is Parents on Trial?
- Parents on Trial has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Parents on Trial?
- Parents on Trial is a Drama film.
- Where was Parents on Trial produced?
- Parents on Trial was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Parents on Trial?
- The themes of Parents on Trial include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.