Tell Your Children
"Public enemy no. 1. Women cry for it… Men will die for it!"
Originally released in 1938. Tell Your Children is a drama film. directed by Louis J. Gasnier. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorothy Short, Kenneth Craig, and Lillian Miles
Synopsis
High-school principal Dr. Alfred Carroll relates to an audience of parents that marijuana can have devastating effects on teens: a drug supplier entices several restless teens, Mary and Jimmy Lane, sister and brother, and Bill, Mary's boyfriend, into frequenting a reefer house. Gradually, Bill and Jimmy are drawn into smoking dope, which affects their family lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (125 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- George A. Hirliman Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tell Your Children about?
High-school principal Dr. Alfred Carroll relates to an audience of parents that marijuana can have devastating effects on teens: a drug supplier entices several restless teens, Mary and Jimmy Lane,...
Who directed Tell Your Children?
Tell Your Children was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
How long is Tell Your Children?
Tell Your Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Tell Your Children released?
Tell Your Children was released on June 15, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tell Your Children?
The main cast of Tell Your Children includes Dorothy Short, Kenneth Craig, Lillian Miles, Dave O'Brien, Thelma White.
Is Tell Your Children worth watching?
Tell Your Children has a user rating of 4.3/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.