

Young Ideas
“The picture that gives you YOUNG IDEAS”
Synopsis
A widowed lecturer's two grown children try to break up what they believe is her inappropriate romance with a staid college professor.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Susan Peters
Susan Evans
Herbert Marshall
Prof. Michael Kingsley
Mary Astor
Josephine Evans
Elliott Reid
Jeff Evans
Richard Carlson
Tom Farrell
Allyn Joslyn
Adam Trent
Dorothy Morris
Co-ed
Frances Rafferty
Co-ed
George Dolenz
Pepe
Emory Parnell
Judge Canute J. Kelly
Grady Sutton
Undetermined Minor Role (unconfirmed)
Frank Faylen
Reporter (uncredited)
Ava Gardner
Co-ed (uncredited)
Noel Neill
Co-ed (uncredited)
Charles Arnt
Station Master (uncredited)
William Bishop
French Lieutenant (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Gardener-Caretaker (uncredited)
Lois Collier
Co-ed (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McLellan Hunter, Bill Noble
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- Young Ideas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Ian McLellan Hunter, Bill Noble
George Bassman
Charles Lawton Jr.
Ralph E. Winters
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Robert Sisk
Producer
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
Ian McLellan Hunter
Screenplay
Bill Noble
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Young Ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Ideas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Ideas about?
A widowed lecturer's two grown children try to break up what they believe is her inappropriate romance with a staid college professor.
Who directed Young Ideas?
Young Ideas was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Young Ideas?
The principal cast of Young Ideas includes Susan Peters, Herbert Marshall, Mary Astor, Elliott Reid, Richard Carlson.
When was Young Ideas released and how long is it?
Young Ideas was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Ideas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Ideas was composed by George Bassman.



















