Reformatory
“BLASTING THE LID OFF AMERICA'S REFORM SCHOOLS !”
Synopsis
A new inmate at a juvenile reformatory tries to organize a mass breakout.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Robert Dean
Bobby Jordan
Pinkey Leonard
Charlotte Wynters
Adele Webster
Grant Mitchell
Arnold Frayne
Tommy Bupp
Fibber Regan
Frankie Darro
Louie Miller
Ward Bond
Mac Grady
Sheila Bromley
Mrs. Regan
Vernon Dent
Cook Howard
Greta Granstedt
Millie
Paul Everton
Gov. Spaulding
Lloyd Ingraham
Doctor Blakely
Joe Caits
Jim Leonard
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Rigby
- Original Title
- Reformatory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Gordon Rigby
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Rigby
Screenplay
Lewis D. Collins
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reformatory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reformatory about?
A new inmate at a juvenile reformatory tries to organize a mass breakout.
Who directed Reformatory?
Reformatory was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in Reformatory?
The principal cast of Reformatory includes Jack Holt, Bobby Jordan, Charlotte Wynters, Grant Mitchell, Tommy Bupp.
When was Reformatory released and how long is it?
Reformatory was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reformatory?
Reformatory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).