Enlighten Thy Daughter
“A Smashing Indictment of Parental Prudery!”
Synopsis
A remake of the 1917 picture of the same name. Ruth, the offspring of Stevens' hypocritical brother, is neglected by her parents in matters of sex education; as consequence, she trods the primrose path, ending up pregnant, then dead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Varley
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl, Ivan Abramson
- Original Title
- Enlighten Thy Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Exploitation Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Varley
Arthur Hoerl, Ivan Abramson
Department Leadership Roster
John Varley
Director
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 Enlighten Thy Daughter
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What is Enlighten Thy Daughter about?
A remake of the 1917 picture of the same name. Ruth, the offspring of Stevens' hypocritical brother, is neglected by her parents in matters of sex education; as consequence, she trods the primrose path, ending up pregnant, then dead.
Who directed Enlighten Thy Daughter?
Enlighten Thy Daughter was directed by John Varley.
Who stars in Enlighten Thy Daughter?
The principal cast of Enlighten Thy Daughter includes Herbert Rawlinson, Beth Barton, Charles Eaton, Claire Whitney, Edmund MacDonald.
When was Enlighten Thy Daughter released and how long is it?
Enlighten Thy Daughter was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enlighten Thy Daughter?
Enlighten Thy Daughter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).