Assassin of Youth
“MARIHUANA - a Puff - a Party - a Tragedy!”
Synopsis
A high-school girl gets involved with a ring of teenage marijuana smokers and starts down the road to ruin. A reporter poses as a soda jerk to infiltrate the gang of teen dope fiends.
Top Cast
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Luana Walters
Joan Barry
Arthur Gardner
Art Brighton
Fay McKenzie
Linda Clayton
Michael Owen
Jack Howard
Dorothy Short
Marjorie 'Marge' Barry
Earl Dwire
Henry 'Pop' Brady
Fern Emmett
Henrietta Frisbee
Henry Roquemore
Judge George Herbert
Dorothy Vaughan
Mrs. Mary Barry
Hudson Faucett
Otto
Gay Sheridan
Edith
Edwin Johnson
Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles A. Browne, Elmer Clifton
- Original Title
- Assassin of Youth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BCM Roadshow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Charles A. Browne, Elmer Clifton, Leo J. McCarthy
Edward Linden
Rose Loewinger
Leo J. McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Charles A. Browne
Screenplay
Elmer Clifton
Screenplay
Leo J. McCarthy
Producer
Edward Linden
Director of Photography
Rose Loewinger
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Assassin of Youth
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What is Assassin of Youth about?
A high-school girl gets involved with a ring of teenage marijuana smokers and starts down the road to ruin. A reporter poses as a soda jerk to infiltrate the gang of teen dope fiends.
Who directed Assassin of Youth?
Assassin of Youth was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Assassin of Youth?
The principal cast of Assassin of Youth includes Luana Walters, Arthur Gardner, Fay McKenzie, Michael Owen, Dorothy Short.
When was Assassin of Youth released and how long is it?
Assassin of Youth was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Assassin of Youth?
Assassin of Youth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).