Girls Under 21
“Too old for play-things... and too young for love!”
Synopsis
Francis Ryan, living high-and-free-wheeling life as the wife of gangster "Smiley" Ryan, spends some time behind bars as a result of her husband's activities, and, when she gets out, realizes she has been a bad example for her kid-sister, Jennie White, and five of her friends. With the aid of her old boyfriend, she manages to divert them from their juvenile-delinquent path leading to disaster for each.
Top Cast
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Bruce Cabot
Smiley Ryan
Rochelle Hudson
Frances White Ryan
Paul Kelly
Johnny Cane
Tina Thayer
Jennie White
Roberta Smith
Sloppy Krupnik
Lois Verner
Fatso Cheruzzi
Beryl Vaughan
Marge Dolan
Joanne Tree
Gertie Dolan
Debbie Ellis
Tessa Mangione
William Edmunds
Tony Mangione
John Dilson
Albert Carter, School Principal
John Tyrrell
Rusty
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanya Foss, Jay Dratler
- Original Title
- Girls Under 21
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Nosseck
Fanya Foss, Jay Dratler
Barney McGill
Charles Nelson
Ralph Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Cohn
Producer
Fanya Foss
Screenplay
Charles Nelson
Editor
Jay Dratler
Screenplay
Max Nosseck
Director
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls Under 21
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Girls Under 21 about?
Francis Ryan, living high-and-free-wheeling life as the wife of gangster "Smiley" Ryan, spends some time behind bars as a result of her husband's activities, and, when she gets out, realizes she has been a bad example for her kid-sister, Jennie White, and five of her friends. With the aid of her old boyfriend, she manages to divert them from their juvenile-delinquent path leading to disaster for each.
Who directed Girls Under 21?
Girls Under 21 was directed by Max Nosseck.
Who stars in Girls Under 21?
The principal cast of Girls Under 21 includes Bruce Cabot, Rochelle Hudson, Paul Kelly, Tina Thayer, Roberta Smith.
When was Girls Under 21 released and how long is it?
Girls Under 21 was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.