Parents on Trial(1939)
Parents on Trial Synopsis
According to Hollywood, the parents were generally at fault when good kids went bad. This theory is elucidated in Columbia's Parents on Trial, wherein strict disciplinarian James Westley (Henry Kolker) fails to understand or appreciate the real needs and feelings of his teenaged daughter Susan (Jean Parker).
Parents on Trial (1939) is a drama film directed by Sam Nelson, released on September 21, 1939 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Jean Parker, Johnny Downs, Noah Beery Jr. and Henry Kolker. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Nelson
- Writers:
- Gladys Atwater, Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Parents on Trial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Parker
as Susan Wesley
Johnny Downs
as Don Martin
Noah Beery Jr.
as Jerry Kearns
Henry Kolker
as James Wesley
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Martin
Nana Bryant
as Margaret Ames
Key crew
Directed by Sam Nelson, written by Gladys Atwater, Gladys Atwater and J. Robert Bren.
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Parents on Trial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Parents on Trial – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Parents on Trial online?
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Who stars in Parents on Trial?
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The main cast of Parents on Trial (1939) includes Jean Parker, Johnny Downs, Noah Beery Jr., Henry Kolker and Virginia Brissac. The film was directed by Sam Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Parents on Trial released?
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Parents on Trial was released on September 21, 1939 and runs for 58m.
Is Parents on Trial worth watching?
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Parents on Trial (1939) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.