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30 January 1932 (USA)
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Jimmy idolizes bootlegger Matt, and when he refuses to implicate his friend, he is sent to reform school. He befriends Shorty, a boy with a heart condition, and escapes to let the world know about the brutal conditions. full summary | add synopsis
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(Complete credited cast)| Bette Davis | ... | Peggy Gardner | |
| Pat O'Brien | ... | Matt Kelly | |
| Junior Durkin | ... | Jimmy Mason (as Junior Dirkin) | |
| Frank Coghlan Jr. | ... | Shorty (as Junior Coughlin) | |
| Emma Dunn | ... | Emma Clark | |
| Charley Grapewin | ... | Henry Clark (as Charles Grapewin) | |
| Morgan Wallace | ... | Frank Gebhardt | |
| Hooper Atchley | ... | Captain of the Guard | |
| Wallis Clark | ... | Judge Robinson (as Wallace Clark) | |
| James A. Marcus | ... | Superintendant Charles Thompson (as James Marcus) |
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Juvenile Court (USA) (reissue title)
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72 min
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If you'd give the kid a chance, Kelly, he might amount to something, instead of always thinking about yourself.
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Referenced in All About Bette (1994) (TV)
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I love the homo-erotic nature of this film, especially because of the time it was made. Unfortunately Bette Davis does not have a big part, though it is still important. What this boy goes through just because he is naive is a tragedy. This film is hard to find but I recommend searching for it. The story is original and daring. The loss of innocence is heartbreaking and must be seen for yourself.