Smart Politics
Synopsis
The growth of small-town juvenile crime starts a movement for the construction of a youth center. The project leaders discuss with town mayor Phineas Wharton Sr. about buying an old warehouse and rebuilding it as the Center. However, Wharton has plans to buy it himself for another project from which he would profit. But the Teen-Agers--Freddie, Dodie, Betty, Lee and Roy--now attending San Juan Junior College, think otherwise.
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Top Cast
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Freddie Stewart
Freddie Trimball
June Preisser
Dodie Rogers
Noel Neill
Betty Rogers
Frankie Darro
Roy Donne
Warren Mills
Lee Watson
Donald MacBride
Phineas Wharton Sr. / Phineas Wharton Jr.
Candy Candido
Alvin
Harry Tyler
Mr. Peabody
Monte Collins
Dean McKinley
Tommy Mack
Murphy
George Offerman, Jr.
Breezie of The Harmonica Boys
Gene Krupa
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Collins, Monte Collins
- Original Title
- Smart Politics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
Hal Collins, Monte Collins
Mack Stengler
William Austin
Will Jason
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Collins
Writer
William Austin
Editor
Will Jason
Producer
Monte Collins
Writer
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
Will Jason
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Politics
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What is Smart Politics about?
The growth of small-town juvenile crime starts a movement for the construction of a youth center. The project leaders discuss with town mayor Phineas Wharton Sr. about buying an old warehouse and rebuilding it as the Center. However, Wharton has plans to buy it himself for another project from which he would profit. But the Teen-Agers--Freddie, Dodie, Betty, Lee and Roy--now attending San Juan Junior College, think otherwise.
Who directed Smart Politics?
Smart Politics was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in Smart Politics?
The principal cast of Smart Politics includes Freddie Stewart, June Preisser, Noel Neill, Frankie Darro, Warren Mills.
When was Smart Politics released and how long is it?
Smart Politics was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.