Girls Under 21(1940)
Too old for play-things... and too young for love!
Girls Under 21 Synopsis
Francis 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.
Girls Under 21 (1940) is a drama, adventure and crime film directed by Max Nosseck, released on November 15, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Bruce Cabot, Rochelle Hudson, Paul Kelly and Tina Thayer. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Max Nosseck
- Writers:
- Fanya Foss, Jay Dratler
- Producers:
- Ralph Cohn
- Cinematographer:
- Barney McGill
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Girls Under 21 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Cabot
as Smiley Ryan
Rochelle Hudson
as Frances White Ryan
Paul Kelly
as Johnny Cane
Tina Thayer
as Jennie White
- Roberta Smith
Roberta Smith
as Sloppy Krupnik
- Lois Verner
Lois Verner
as Fatso Cheruzzi
- Beryl Vaughan
Beryl Vaughan
as Marge Dolan
- Joanne Tree
Joanne Tree
as Gertie Dolan
- Debbie Ellis
Debbie Ellis
as Tessa Mangione
William Edmunds
as Tony Mangione
John Dilson
as Albert Carter, School Principal
John Tyrrell
as Rusty
Key crew
Directed by Max Nosseck, written by Fanya Foss and Jay Dratler, produced by Ralph Cohn.
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Girls Under 21 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Girls Under 21 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Girls Under 21 online?
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Who stars in Girls Under 21?
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The main cast of Girls Under 21 (1940) includes Bruce Cabot, Rochelle Hudson, Paul Kelly, Tina Thayer and Roberta Smith. The film was directed by Max Nosseck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Girls Under 21 released?
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Girls Under 21 was released on November 15, 1940 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Girls Under 21 worth watching?
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Girls Under 21 (1940) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.