Parents on Trial
Synopsis
According to Hollywood, the parents were generally at fault when good kids went bad. This theory is elucidated in Columbia's Parents on Trial, wherein strict disciplinarian James Westley (Henry Kolker) fails to understand or appreciate the real needs and feelings of his teenaged daughter Susan (Jean Parker).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren
- Original Title
- Parents on Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Nelson
Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren, Lambert Hillyer
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Nelson
Director
Gladys Atwater
Screenplay
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Lambert Hillyer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parents on Trial
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What is Parents on Trial about?
According to Hollywood, the parents were generally at fault when good kids went bad. This theory is elucidated in Columbia's Parents on Trial, wherein strict disciplinarian James Westley (Henry Kolker) fails to understand or appreciate the real needs and feelings of his teenaged daughter Susan (Jean Parker).
Who directed Parents on Trial?
Parents on Trial was directed by Sam Nelson.
Who stars in Parents on Trial?
The principal cast of Parents on Trial includes Jean Parker, Johnny Downs, Noah Beery Jr., Henry Kolker, Virginia Brissac.
When was Parents on Trial released and how long is it?
Parents on Trial was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.