Girls Under 21
"Too old for play-things... and too young for love!"
Originally released in 1940. Girls Under 21 is a drama/adventure film. directed by Max Nosseck. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bruce Cabot, Rochelle Hudson, and Paul Kelly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Cabot
as Smiley Ryan
Rochelle Hudson
as Frances White Ryan
Paul Kelly
as Johnny Cane
Tina Thayer
as Jennie White
Roberta Smith
as Sloppy Krupnik
Lois Verner
as Fatso Cheruzzi
Beryl Vaughan
as Marge Dolan
Joanne Tree
as Gertie Dolan
Debbie Ellis
as Tessa Mangione
William Edmunds
as Tony Mangione
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Under 21 about?
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 ha...
Who directed Girls Under 21?
Girls Under 21 was directed by Max Nosseck.
How long is Girls Under 21?
Girls Under 21 has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Girls Under 21 released?
Girls Under 21 was released on November 15, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Girls Under 21?
The main cast of Girls Under 21 includes Bruce Cabot, Rochelle Hudson, Paul Kelly, Tina Thayer, Roberta Smith.