Probation
Synopsis
Janet Holman is suspicious of her fiancé, Allen Wells, after he kisses her best friend Gwen when the lights are turned out during a party. Allen leaves early, purportedly for business reasons, but in reality, he is going to visit his secret girl friend, seventeen-year-old Ruth Jarrett. When Ruth's neighbor and landlady, Mrs. Humphries, overhears her talking to Allen on the phone, she becomes morally outraged and calls the police. Ruth is taken away to juvenile hall, and when Ruth's older brother Nick comes home to celebrate Ruth's birthday, Mrs. Humphries explains that Ruth has been seeing an older, wealthy man who has been leading her astray, and that she sent her away for her own good. Nick is saddened that he has failed to keep Ruth on the right track, and when he returns to his apartment, he becomes enraged to see Allen there. When Allen claims ignorance of Ruth's age, Nick hits him, and they engage in a brawl.
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Sally Blane
Janet Holman
John Darrow
Nick Jarrett
J. Farrell MacDonald
George Holman
Clara Kimball Young
Mrs. Humphries
Eddie Phillips
Allen Wells
David Rollins
Alec
Matty Kemp
Bert
David Durand
David
Betty Grable
Ruth Jarrett
Kenne Duncan
Wedding Rehearsal Attendant (uncredited)
Mary Jane Irving
Gwen (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernon
Mrs. Meyers
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- Probation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
M.A. Andersen
Vera Wade
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Vera Wade
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Writer
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Probation
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What is Probation about?
Janet Holman is suspicious of her fiancé, Allen Wells, after he kisses her best friend Gwen when the lights are turned out during a party. Allen leaves early, purportedly for business reasons, but in reality, he is going to visit his secret girl friend, seventeen-year-old Ruth Jarrett. When Ruth's neighbor and landlady, Mrs. Humphries, overhears her talking to Allen on the phone, she becomes morally outraged and calls the police. Ruth is taken away to juvenile hall, and when Ruth's older brother Nick comes home to celebrate Ruth's birthday, Mrs. Humphries explains that Ruth has been seeing an older, wealthy man who has been leading her astray, and that she sent her away for her own good. Nick is saddened that he has failed to keep Ruth on the right track, and when he returns to his apartment, he becomes enraged to see Allen there. When Allen claims ignorance of Ruth's age, Nick hits him, and they engage in a brawl.
Who directed Probation?
Probation was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Probation?
The principal cast of Probation includes Sally Blane, John Darrow, J. Farrell MacDonald, Clara Kimball Young, Eddie Phillips.
When was Probation released and how long is it?
Probation was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.