Dangerous Years
“Problems of the Modern Teenager”
Synopsis
Jeff Carter has put an end to the town's delinquency with a boys' club. Young hoodlum Danny shows up and influences teenagers Doris, Willy and Leo. They hang out at a juke joint where Eve works. When Jeff tries to stop a robbery planned by Danny, he is killed and Danny goes on trial.
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Billy Halop
Danny Jones
Scotty Beckett
Willy Miller
Richard Gaines
Edgar Burns
Ann E. Todd
Doris Martin
Jerome Cowan
Weston
Anabel Shaw
Connie Burns
Darryl Hickman
Leo Emerson
Dickie Moore
Gene Spooner
Harry Harvey Jr.
Phil Kenny
Gil Stratton
Tammy McDonald
Harry Shannon
Judge Raymond
Donald Curtis
Jeff Carter
Joseph Vitale
August Miller
Marilyn Monroe
Evie
Nana Bryant
Anna Templeton
Tom Kennedy
Mr. Adamson
Steve Darrell
Detective (uncredited)
George Meader
Oliver Hughes (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Pierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Belgard
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Dangerous Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Sol M. Wurtzel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Pierson
Arnold Belgard
Raoul Kraushaar
Benjamin H. Kline
Frank Baldridge
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Pierson
Director
Arnold Belgard
Writer
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Frank Baldridge
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Years
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What is Dangerous Years about?
Jeff Carter has put an end to the town's delinquency with a boys' club. Young hoodlum Danny shows up and influences teenagers Doris, Willy and Leo. They hang out at a juke joint where Eve works. When Jeff tries to stop a robbery planned by Danny, he is killed and Danny goes on trial.
Who directed Dangerous Years?
Dangerous Years was directed by Arthur Pierson.
Who stars in Dangerous Years?
The principal cast of Dangerous Years includes Billy Halop, Scotty Beckett, Richard Gaines, Ann E. Todd, Jerome Cowan.
When was Dangerous Years released and how long is it?
Dangerous Years was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Years was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.