The Truth About Youth
“How Can a Girl Tell- When She Gets the Wrong Answer to a Maiden's Prayer?”
Synopsis
A young man falls into the clutches of a nightclub singer who corrupts him.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Phyllis Ericson
Conway Tearle
Richard Carewe
David Manners
Richard Dane 'The Imp'
Myrna Loy
Kara
J. Farrell MacDonald
Colonel Graham
Myrtle Stedman
Mrs. Ericson
Harry Stubbs
Horace Palmer 'Waddles'
William Bailey
Jim - Kara's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
Headwaiter (uncredited)
James Conaty
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Yola d'Avril
Babette - Kara's Maid (uncredited)
Jay Eaton
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Ray Hallor
Hal - Dane's Pal (uncredited)
William Irving
Jim Greene (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Dorothy Mathews
Cherry - Blonde Party Girl (uncredited)
Sam Savitsky
Man at Wedding License Bureau (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- B. Harrison Orkow
- Original Title
- The Truth About Youth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
B. Harrison Orkow, H.V. Esmond, Bud Green, Leo Robin
Arthur C. Miller
Fredrick Y. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
B. Harrison Orkow
Screenplay
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Truth About Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Truth About Youth about?
A young man falls into the clutches of a nightclub singer who corrupts him.
Who directed The Truth About Youth?
The Truth About Youth was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in The Truth About Youth?
The principal cast of The Truth About Youth includes Loretta Young, Conway Tearle, David Manners, Myrna Loy, J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was The Truth About Youth released and how long is it?
The Truth About Youth was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is The Truth About Youth based on a book or true story?
The Truth About Youth is adapted from the following source material: Book: "H.V. Esmond".