

Tell Your Children
1938-06-15 · 66 min · ★ 4.4
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.
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- Directors
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Production companies
- George A. Hirliman Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 100,000
Top Cast
Dorothy ShortMary
Lillian MilesBlanche
Dave O'BrienRalph
Thelma WhiteMae
Carleton YoungJack
Joseph ForteDr. Carroll
Richard AlexanderPete Daley (uncredited)
Bob BurnsJuror (uncredited)
Lester DorrJoe the Bartender (uncredited)
Phil DunhamJuror (uncredited)
Edward EarleFBI Investigator Mr. Wayne (uncredited)
Frank LaRueBill's Lawyer (uncredited)
Edward LeSaintJudge (uncredited)
Mary MacLarenMrs. Lane (uncredited)
Walter McGrailThe Boss (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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