Youth in Crisis
Synopsis
There is a vast increase of youth crime, doubling in the two years since the US entered World War II. With fathers off to war, women are working in the factories leaving children at home for the day or after school, unsupervised and free to get into trouble. Young men and women, some working and making an adult wage, now feel that they have the right to act and do as adults. Others are trying their hands at new thrills, such as smoking marijuana. Young women are getting into trouble by getting involved with the many servicemen that they are attracted to. This film shows how these kinds of subversive thoughts that lead to juvenile delinquency can be broken by having youths selling war bonds and organizing 4-H clubs, among other activities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis De Rochemont
- Original Title
- Youth in Crisis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- The March of Time
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis De Rochemont
Louis De Rochemont
Department Leadership Roster
Louis De Rochemont
Director
Louis De Rochemont
Producer
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What is Youth in Crisis about?
There is a vast increase of youth crime, doubling in the two years since the US entered World War II. With fathers off to war, women are working in the factories leaving children at home for the day or after school, unsupervised and free to get into trouble. Young men and women, some working and making an adult wage, now feel that they have the right to act and do as adults. Others are trying their hands at new thrills, such as smoking marijuana. Young women are getting into trouble by getting involved with the many servicemen that they are attracted to. This film shows how these kinds of subversive thoughts that lead to juvenile delinquency can be broken by having youths selling war bonds and organizing 4-H clubs, among other activities.
Who directed Youth in Crisis?
Youth in Crisis was directed by Louis De Rochemont.
Who stars in Youth in Crisis?
The principal cast of Youth in Crisis includes J. Edgar Hoover, Lewis B. Hershey.
When was Youth in Crisis released and how long is it?
Youth in Crisis was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 19m.