Tell Your Children(1938)
Public enemy no. 1. Women cry for it… Men will die for it!
Tell Your Children Synopsis
High-school principal Dr. Alfred Carroll relates to an audience of parents that marijuana can have devastating effects on teens: a drug supplier entices several restless teens, Mary and Jimmy Lane, sister and brother, and Bill, Mary's boyfriend, into frequenting a reefer house. Gradually, Bill and Jimmy are drawn into smoking dope, which affects their family lives.
Tell Your Children (1938) is a drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, released on June 15, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Dorothy Short, Kenneth Craig, Lillian Miles and Dave O'Brien. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 136 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Writers:
- Lawrence Meade, Arthur Hoerl
- Producers:
- George A. Hirliman, Samuel Diege
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Greenhalgh
- Composer:
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Production:
- George A. Hirliman Productions
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
Tell Your Children (1938) Trailer
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Tell Your Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Short
as Mary
- Kenneth Craig
Kenneth Craig
as Bill
Lillian Miles
as Blanche
Dave O'Brien
as Ralph
Thelma White
as Mae
Carleton Young
as Jack
- Warren McCollum
Warren McCollum
as Jimmy
- Patricia Royale
Patricia Royale
as Agnes
Joseph Forte
as Dr. Carroll
- Harry Harvey Jr.
Harry Harvey Jr.
as Junior
Richard Alexander
as Pete Daley (uncredited)
Bob Burns
as Juror (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Louis J. Gasnier, written by Lawrence Meade and Arthur Hoerl, produced by George A. Hirliman and Samuel Diege.
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Tell Your Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 136 ratings.
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Tell Your Children – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tell Your Children online?
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Tell Your Children (1938) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cultpix, FilmBox+ and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tell Your Children?
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The main cast of Tell Your Children (1938) includes Dorothy Short, Kenneth Craig, Lillian Miles, Dave O'Brien and Thelma White. The film was directed by Louis J. Gasnier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tell Your Children released?
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Tell Your Children was released on June 15, 1938 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Tell Your Children worth watching?
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Tell Your Children (1938) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 136 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tell Your Children?
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Yes. The official Tell Your Children trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.