

Reckless Age
“GANGWAY FOR YOUNG LOVE!”
Synopsis
Linda Wadsworth rebels against her millionaire grandfather, J. H. Wadsworth, and runs away from home. Unknown to Mr. Wadsworth, she gets a job at one of his many five-and-ten-cents stores as a clerk.
Top Cast
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Linda Wadsworth
Henry Stephenson
J. H. Wadsworth
Kathleen Howard
Sarah Wadsworth
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Thurtle
Andrew Tombes
Mr. Cook
Marshall Thompson
Roy Connors
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Connors
Lloyd Corrigan
Mr. Connors
Judy Clark
Sandra Sibelius
Jack Gilford
Joey Bagle
Chester Clute
Jerkins
Delta Rhythm Boys
Singers
Harold Nicholas
Dancer
Murray Hamilton
Member of Soldier Quartet
Walter Baldwin
Music Conductor
Carlyle Blackwell Jr.
Soldier with Guitar
Gladys Blake
Waitress
Earle S. Dewey
Small Town Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Gertrude Purcell, Henry Blankfort
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Reckless Age
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Gertrude Purcell, Henry Blankfort, Al Martin
Frank Skinner
Jerome Ash
Ray Curtiss
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Henry Blankfort
Screenplay
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Ray Curtiss
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
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 Reckless Age.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reckless Age
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reckless Age about?
Linda Wadsworth rebels against her millionaire grandfather, J. H. Wadsworth, and runs away from home. Unknown to Mr. Wadsworth, she gets a job at one of his many five-and-ten-cents stores as a clerk.
Who directed Reckless Age?
Reckless Age was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in Reckless Age?
The principal cast of Reckless Age includes Gloria Jean, Henry Stephenson, Kathleen Howard, Franklin Pangborn, Andrew Tombes.
When was Reckless Age released and how long is it?
Reckless Age was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Reckless Age?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reckless Age was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reckless Age?
Reckless Age holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















