Young People
“FUN and songs! Fun AND songs! Fun and SONGS! ...DANCES TOO!”
Synopsis
Wendy Ballantine's parents decide to retire from show biz so she can have a normal life. They are unwelcome in the small town until a storm lets the family show their stuff.
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Young People - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-30
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Wendy Ballantine
Jack Oakie
Joe Ballantine
Charlotte Greenwood
Kit Ballantine
Arleen Whelan
Judith
George Montgomery
Mike Shea
Kathleen Howard
Hester Appleby
Minor Watson
Dakin
Frank Swann
Fred Willard
Frank Sully
Jeb
Mae Marsh
Maria Liggett
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Stinchfield
Irving Bacon
Otis
Charles Halton
Moderator
Arthur Aylesworth
Doorman
Olin Howland
Station Master
Billy Wayne
Stage Manager
Harry Tyler
Dave
Darryl Hickman
Tommy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Blum, Don Ettlinger
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Young People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Edwin Blum, Don Ettlinger
Cyril J. Mockridge
Edward Cronjager, Arthur C. Miller
James B. Clark
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Edwin Blum
Screenplay
Don Ettlinger
Screenplay
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young People
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What is Young People about?
Wendy Ballantine's parents decide to retire from show biz so she can have a normal life. They are unwelcome in the small town until a storm lets the family show their stuff.
Who directed Young People?
Young People was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Young People?
The principal cast of Young People includes Shirley Temple, Jack Oakie, Charlotte Greenwood, Arleen Whelan, George Montgomery.
When was Young People released and how long is it?
Young People was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Young People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young People was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young People?
Young People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).