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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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Vote! Should an Obese Child Be Taken Away from His Family?
(From Extra. 28 November 2011, 12:49 PM, PST)
Carole Lombard on TCM: My Man Godfrey, Nothing Sacred, The Racketeer
(From Alt Film Guide. 28 August 2011, 5:09 PM, PDT)
J.K. Rowling: Being A Teenager Was "Completely Horrible"
(From Huffington Post. 18 July 2011, 2:07 PM, PDT)
(From Extra. 28 November 2011, 12:49 PM, PST)
Carole Lombard on TCM: My Man Godfrey, Nothing Sacred, The Racketeer
(From Alt Film Guide. 28 August 2011, 5:09 PM, PDT)
J.K. Rowling: Being A Teenager Was "Completely Horrible"
(From Huffington Post. 18 July 2011, 2:07 PM, PDT)
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Twists, fast paced and sincere...
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | 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) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Mary Alden | ... | Lucy Mason (uncredited) |
| James P. Burtis | ... | Detective (uncredited) |
| Dick Curtis | ... | Cop on the Beat (uncredited) |
| Lew Hicks | ... | Bailiff (uncredited) |
| Earle Hodgins | ... | Joe - street cop (uncredited) |
| Jack Richardson | ... | Detective (uncredited) |
| Everett Sullivan | ... | Doctor (uncredited) |
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| Howard Higgin | |||
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| Howard Higgin | (story) | |
| Paul Gangelin | (adaptation and screenplay) & | |
| B. Harrison Orkow | (adaptation and screenplay) | |
Produced by | |||
| B.F. Zeidman | .... | producer (uncredited) | |
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| Allen G. Siegler | |||
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| Edward Schroeder | |||
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| Edward C. Jewell | (as Edward Jewell) | ||
Production Management | |||
| Harvey C. Leavitt | .... | production manager | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Capitol Film Exchange (1932) (USA) (theatrical) (states rights system)
- Hollywood Classics (1998) (USA) (VHS)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2003) (USA) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (worldwide) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2005) (worldwide) (TV)
- Reel Media International (2007) (worldwide) (all media)
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"Juvenile Court" - USA (reissue title)
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72 min
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Mono (RCA Photophone System)
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Peggy Gardner:If you'd give the kid a chance, Kelly, he might amount to something, instead of always thinking about yourself.See more »
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Referenced in All About Bette (1994) (TV)See more »
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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.