Young Dynamite
Synopsis
A young, newly-appointed rookie state trooper, John Shields, is celebrating with his sister Jane, his younger brother Freddie and Tom Marlin, Jane's fiancé and also a trooper, when they hear over the radio that two bandits have just killed a lawyer and his watchman. John and Tom set out in their patrol cars in hopes of capturing the killers, followed by Freddie who hopes some day to qualify as a trooper. Freddie encounters the two two bandits, Spike Doland and Butch and manages to get away with the bag of gold they had stolen. While chasing Freddie they are recognized by John who they kill when he tries to arrest them. Freddie then takes matters into his own hands in seeking to capture the killers of his brother.
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Frankie Darro
Freddie Shields
Kane Richmond
Tom Marlin
Charlotte Henry
Jane Shields
Willy Castello
Flash Slavin
David Sharpe
John Shields
Carleton Young
Spike Dolan
Pat Gleason
Joseph 'Butch' Barker
Frank Austin
Endenberry / Doc Clark
Frank Sarasino
Tony - the Peddler / Rankin - U.S. Secret Service
Earl Dwire
Finnegan
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph O'Donnell, Stanley Roberts
- Original Title
- Young Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Conn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Joseph O'Donnell, Stanley Roberts, Peter B. Kyne, George Arthur Durlam
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Joseph O'Donnell
Screenplay
Stanley Roberts
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Dynamite
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What is Young Dynamite about?
A young, newly-appointed rookie state trooper, John Shields, is celebrating with his sister Jane, his younger brother Freddie and Tom Marlin, Jane's fiancé and also a trooper, when they hear over the radio that two bandits have just killed a lawyer and his watchman. John and Tom set out in their patrol cars in hopes of capturing the killers, followed by Freddie who hopes some day to qualify as a trooper. Freddie encounters the two two bandits, Spike Doland and Butch and manages to get away with the bag of gold they had stolen. While chasing Freddie they are recognized by John who they kill when he tries to arrest them. Freddie then takes matters into his own hands in seeking to capture the killers of his brother.
Who directed Young Dynamite?
Young Dynamite was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Young Dynamite?
The principal cast of Young Dynamite includes Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Charlotte Henry, Willy Castello, David Sharpe.
When was Young Dynamite released and how long is it?
Young Dynamite was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Dynamite?
Young Dynamite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).