The Tender Years
“Share the THRILLS!”
Synopsis
A progressive pastor takes on thoughtless brutality (and constitutional scruples against search and seizure) in order to promote animal cruelty protection laws.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold D. Schuster
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Belgard, Jack Jungmeyer
- Original Score
- Edward Kilenyi
- Original Title
- The Tender Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Edward L. Alperson Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold D. Schuster
Arnold Belgard, Jack Jungmeyer, Abem Finkel
Edward Kilenyi
Edward L. Alperson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Alperson
Producer
Arnold Belgard
Screenplay
Harold D. Schuster
Director
Jack Jungmeyer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tender Years.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tender Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tender Years about?
A progressive pastor takes on thoughtless brutality (and constitutional scruples against search and seizure) in order to promote animal cruelty protection laws.
Who directed The Tender Years?
The Tender Years was directed by Harold D. Schuster.
Who stars in The Tender Years?
The principal cast of The Tender Years includes Joe E. Brown, Richard Lyon, Noreen Nash, Charles Drake, Josephine Hutchinson.
When was The Tender Years released and how long is it?
The Tender Years was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tender Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tender Years was composed by Edward Kilenyi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tender Years?
The Tender Years holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).