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Youth Runs Wild
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Youth Runs Wild

1944-09-01 · 67 min · ★ 4.5

Drama

The teens of a defense-plant town hop on the road to juvenile delinquency while their parents are busy with the war.

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Directors
Mark Robson
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleToddy Jones
Kent SmithKent SmithDanny Coates
Jean BrooksJean BrooksMary Hauser Coates
Glen VernonGlen VernonFrankie Hauser
Vanessa BrownVanessa BrownSarah Taylor
Ben BardBen BardMr. Taylor
Mary ServossMary ServossMrs. Cora Hauser
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsMr. Dunlop
Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyLarry Duncan
Dickie MooreDickie MooreGeorgie Dunlop
Johnny WalshHerb Vigero
Rod RogersRocky
Elizabeth RussellElizabeth RussellMabel Taylor
Joan BarclayJoan BarclayGirl with Blanche (uncredited)
Harold BarnitzStevie Coates (uncredited)
Joan BlairJoan BlairMrs. Loring (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystonePoliceman in Opening Montage (uncredited)
Tom BurtonCorporal Jim Hayes (uncredited)
Claire CarletonClaire CarletonTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Jack CarringtonBart (uncredited)

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