
Desperate Youth
Synopsis
Will the orphan girl win her hero in spite of scheming relatives who seek to keep her in the background?
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April 25, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry B. Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- George C. Hull, A.P. Younger
- Original Title
- Desperate Youth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry B. Harris
George C. Hull, A.P. Younger, Francis Hopkinson Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Harry B. Harris
Director
George C. Hull
Screenplay
A.P. Younger
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Youth about?
Will the orphan girl win her hero in spite of scheming relatives who seek to keep her in the background?
Who directed Desperate Youth?
Desperate Youth was directed by Harry B. Harris.
Who stars in Desperate Youth?
The principal cast of Desperate Youth includes Gladys Walton, J. Farrell MacDonald, Muriel Godfrey Turner, Hazel Howell.
When was Desperate Youth released and how long is it?
Desperate Youth was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.



















