Crime School
“They'll steal your heart again as they turn against the system that tries to make them killers!”
Synopsis
In the slums, teenager Frankie Warren hangs out with a rowdy gang who one day knock him out in a fight. In court, the boys refuse to reveal who struck the knockout blow, and all are subsequently sentenced to a reformatory, cruelly run by two corrupt guards. New deputy commissioner Mark Braden arrives determined to change things, but despite the help of Frankie's sister, Mark's reform plans -- and Frankie's future -- may be sabotaged from within.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-11
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Humphrey Bogart
Mark Braden
Gale Page
Sue Warren
Billy Halop
Frank 'Frankie' Warren
Bobby Jordan
Lester 'Squirt' Smith
Huntz Hall
Richard 'Goofy' Slade
Leo Gorcey
Charles 'Spike' Hawkins
Bernard Punsly
George "Fats" Papadopolous
Gabriel Dell
Timothy "Bugs" Burke
George Offerman, Jr.
Red
Weldon Heyburn
Cooper
Cy Kendall
Morgan
Charles Trowbridge
Judge Robert E. Clinton
Spencer Charters
Old Doctor
Donald Briggs
New Doctor
Frank Jaquet
Commissioner
Helen MacKellar
Mrs. Burke
Al Bridge
Mr. Burke
Sibyl Harris
Mrs. Hawkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler, William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur, Vincent Sherman
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Crime School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler, William Clemens
Crane Wilbur, Vincent Sherman
Max Steiner
Arthur L. Todd
Terry O. Morse
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Lewis Seiler
Director
Vincent Sherman
Screenplay
N'was McKenzie
Costume Design
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Terry O. Morse
Editor
William Clemens
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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What is Crime School about?
In the slums, teenager Frankie Warren hangs out with a rowdy gang who one day knock him out in a fight. In court, the boys refuse to reveal who struck the knockout blow, and all are subsequently sentenced to a reformatory, cruelly run by two corrupt guards. New deputy commissioner Mark Braden arrives determined to change things, but despite the help of Frankie's sister, Mark's reform plans -- and Frankie's future -- may be sabotaged from within.
Who directed Crime School?
Crime School was directed by Lewis Seiler, William Clemens.
Who stars in Crime School?
The principal cast of Crime School includes Humphrey Bogart, Gale Page, Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall.
When was Crime School released and how long is it?
Crime School was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime School was composed by Max Steiner.