The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Mrs. Doray sits with a Juvenile Court Judge to learn more about problem children and what to do about them. One of the cases involves 13 year old Arthur, "the worst kid in town", who moves cars away from fiire-plugs without the knowledge of the owners. The judge gives Arthur and friend Nutty another chance. However they run into further trouble when they break into Mr. Doray's drugstore to get medicine for Nutty's grandmother. Mr. Doray is not sympathetic and completely against his wife's plan to become Arthur's guardian. More incidents occur with Mr. Doray quick to judge prior to getting all of the facts. Mrs. Doray must choose between her marriage and Arthur.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- George LipschultzOriginal Music Composer
- Frank BorzageDirector
- William M. ConselmanScreenplay
Cast
- Spencer TracyJack Doray
- Doris KenyonEdith Doray
- Ralph BellamyJudge Blake
- Tommy ConlonArthur Simpson
- Beryl MercerGrandma Beamish
- Anne ShirleyMabel Saunders
- Raymond BorzageEdward 'Nutty' Beamish
- Sarah PaddenMrs. Mary Taylor
- Robert HomansPatrolman Weems
- Louise BeaversMaid (Uncredited)
- Jane DarwellSchool Teacher (Uncredited)
- Betty Jane GrahamCassie Taylor (Uncredited)
Stills
Themes
child abuseferal childpovertyorphanfoster childpre-codejuvenile crimechild delinquents