
10,000 Kids and a Cop
Synopsis
A documentary showing the constructive approach taken by the Lou Costello, Jr. Youth Foundation in Los Angeles toward prevention of juvenile delinquency. William Bendix, as a neighborhood policeman, visits the Foundation and discovers the juveniles who used to give him trouble now engaged in sports and activities, furnished them gratis, under self-supervision. Abbott and Costello furnish a couple of bits to liven it up some.
Top Cast
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October 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Original Title
- 10,000 Kids and a Cop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
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 10,000 Kids and a Cop
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What is 10,000 Kids and a Cop about?
A documentary showing the constructive approach taken by the Lou Costello, Jr. Youth Foundation in Los Angeles toward prevention of juvenile delinquency. William Bendix, as a neighborhood policeman, visits the Foundation and discovers the juveniles who used to give him trouble now engaged in sports and activities, furnished them gratis, under self-supervision. Abbott and Costello furnish a couple of bits to liven it up some.
Who directed 10,000 Kids and a Cop?
10,000 Kids and a Cop was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in 10,000 Kids and a Cop?
The principal cast of 10,000 Kids and a Cop includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, William Bendix, James Stewart, Brenda Joyce.
When was 10,000 Kids and a Cop released and how long is it?
10,000 Kids and a Cop was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 10,000 Kids and a Cop?
10,000 Kids and a Cop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
