Girls Under 21 (1940)

Francis Ryan, living high-and-free-wheeling life as the wife of gangster "Smiley" Ryan, spends some time behind bars as a result of her husband's activities, and, when she gets out, ... See full summary »

Director:

Max Nosseck

Writers:

Jay Dratler (original screenplay), Fanya Foss (original screenplay)

Stars:

Bruce Cabot, Rochelle Hudson, Paul Kelly

Cast

Credited cast:
Bruce Cabot	...	Smiley Ryan
Rochelle Hudson	...	Frances White Ryan
Paul Kelly	...	Johnny Cane
Tina Thayer	...	Jennie White
Roberta Smith	...	Sloppy Krupnik
Lois Verner	...	Fatso Cheruzzi
Beryl Vaughan	...	Marge Dolan
Joanne Tree	...	Gertie Dolan
Debbie Ellis	...	Tessa Mangione
William Edmunds	...	Tony Mangione
John Dilson	...	Albert Carter, School Principal
John Tyrrell	...	Rusty
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gisela Werbisek	...	Mrs. Krupnik (as Gisela Werbesik)

Storyline

Francis Ryan, living high-and-free-wheeling life as the wife of gangster "Smiley" Ryan, spends some time behind bars as a result of her husband's activities, and, when she gets out, realizes she has been a bad example for her kid-sister, Jennie White, and five of her friends. With the aid of her old boyfriend, she manages to divert them from their juvenile-delinquent path leading to disaster for each.

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Plot Keywords:

juvenile delinquent | gangster | sister sister relationship | mentor | investigator | 

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Taglines:

They start by stealing a lipstick... finish with a slaying!

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 1940 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

64 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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