The Guilty Generation
“The story of two lovers in the shadow of the ruthless alliance-crushed by a code of cruelty-taking the right to happiness!”
Synopsis
The children of feuding gangsters fall in love and fight to escape their parents' notoriety.
Top Cast
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Leo Carrillo
Mike Palmero
Constance Cummings
Maria Palmero
Robert Young
Marco Ricca, also known as Marco Smith
Leslie Fenton
Joe Palmero
Boris Karloff
Tony Ricca
Emma Dunn
Nina Palmero
James Wilcox
Don Morley
Elliott Rothe
Benedicto Ricca
Phil Tead
Skid
Fred Howard
Bradley (as Frederick Howard)
Eddie Boland
Willie
William H. O'Brien
Victor - Mike's Butler
Ruth Warren
Nellie Weaver
Willie Best
Club Merlin Doorman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Milward, Jack Cunningham, J. Kirby Hawks
- Original Title
- The Guilty Generation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Jo Milward, Jack Cunningham, J. Kirby Hawks
Byron Haskin
Otis Garrett
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Byron Haskin
Director of Photography
Otis Garrett
Editor
Harry Cohn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guilty Generation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guilty Generation about?
The children of feuding gangsters fall in love and fight to escape their parents' notoriety.
Who directed The Guilty Generation?
The Guilty Generation was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Guilty Generation?
The principal cast of The Guilty Generation includes Leo Carrillo, Constance Cummings, Robert Young, Leslie Fenton, Boris Karloff.
When was The Guilty Generation released and how long is it?
The Guilty Generation was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guilty Generation?
The Guilty Generation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).