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  • Girls Under 21 (1940)
  • Approved
    64 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Girls Under 21 (1940)
Approved
64 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Frances 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, ...See moreFrances 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. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Jay Dratler (original screenplay) | Fanya Foss (original screenplay)
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Updated Nov 15, 1940

Release date
Nov 15, 1940 (United States)

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35 cast members
Name Known for
Bruce Cabot
Smiley Ryan Smiley Ryan   See fewer
Rochelle Hudson
Frances White Ryan Frances White Ryan   See fewer
Paul Kelly
Johnny Cane Johnny Cane   See fewer
Tina Thayer
Jennie White Jennie White   See fewer
Roberta Smith
Sloppy Krupnik Sloppy Krupnik   See fewer
Lois Verner
Fatso Cheruzzi Fatso Cheruzzi   See fewer
Beryl Vaughan
Marge Dolan Marge Dolan   See fewer
Joanne Tree
Gertie Dolan Gertie Dolan   See fewer
Debbie Ellis
Tessa Mangione Tessa Mangione   See fewer
William Edmunds
Tony Mangione Tony Mangione   See fewer
John Dilson
Albert Carter, School Principal Albert Carter, School Principal   See fewer
Gisela Werbisek
Mrs. Krupnik (as Gisela Werbesik) Mrs. Krupnik (as Gisela Werbesik)   See fewer
Sam Ash
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Budd Fine
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Fiske
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Gardner
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Bud Geary
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Russell Huestis
Store Owner (uncredited) Store Owner (uncredited)   See fewer
Selmer Jackson
Judge Frank P. Wallace (uncredited) Judge Frank P. Wallace (uncredited)   See fewer
Wright Kramer
Mr. Johnson (uncredited) Mr. Johnson (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Lee
Chinese Waiter (uncredited) Chinese Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Mathews
Charlie (uncredited) Charlie (uncredited)   See fewer
George McKay
Eddie, News Stand Proprietor (uncredited) Eddie, News Stand Proprietor (uncredited)   See fewer
James Millican
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Peil Sr.
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Phelps
First Detective (uncredited) First Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
June Pickerell
Mrs. Dolan (uncredited) Mrs. Dolan (uncredited)   See fewer
Ruth Robinson
Mrs. White (uncredited) Mrs. White (uncredited)   See fewer
Leila Romer
Mrs. Charuzzi (uncredited) Mrs. Charuzzi (uncredited)   See fewer
Blanche Rose
Mrs. McCarthy (uncredited) Mrs. McCarthy (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Sanford
Second Detective (uncredited) Second Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Taggart
Police Chief (uncredited) Police Chief (uncredited)   See fewer
Armand 'Curly' Wright
Peddler (uncredited) Peddler (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Yaconelli
Mr. Papadakus (uncredited) Mr. Papadakus (uncredited)   See fewer
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