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Mad Youth

"Are Modern Mothers to be Blamed for the Wild Escapades of Their Sons & Daughters?"

May 5, 1940 1h 16m 4.6/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Mad Youth is a drama film. directed by Melville Shyer. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mary Ainslee, Betty Compson, and Willy Castello

Synopsis

A rich society mother hires a male escort, but he falls for her daughter instead. The mother-daughter conflict forces the daughter to run off to stay with a friend who is enslaved by a prostitution ring.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 5, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
User Rating 4.6/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Willis Kent Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mad Youth about?

A rich society mother hires a male escort, but he falls for her daughter instead. The mother-daughter conflict forces the daughter to run off to stay with a friend who is enslaved by a prostitution...

Who directed Mad Youth?

Mad Youth was directed by Melville Shyer.

How long is Mad Youth?

Mad Youth has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Mad Youth released?

Mad Youth was released on May 5, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mad Youth?

The main cast of Mad Youth includes Mary Ainslee, Betty Compson, Willy Castello, Betty Atkinson, Tommy Wonder.