Assassin of Youth(1938)
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Assassin of Youth 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.
Assassin of Youth (1938) is a drama and comedy film directed by Elmer Clifton, released on February 23, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Luana Walters, Arthur Gardner, Fay McKenzie and Michael Owen. Viewers rate it 2.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Elmer Clifton
- Writers:
- Charles A. Browne, Elmer Clifton, Elmer Clifton
- Producers:
- Leo J. McCarthy
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Linden
- Production:
- BCM Roadshow Productions
- Status:
- Released
Assassin of Youth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luana Walters
as Joan Barry
Arthur Gardner
as Art Brighton
Fay McKenzie
as Linda Clayton
- Michael Owen
Michael Owen
as Jack Howard
Dorothy Short
as Marjorie 'Marge' Barry
Earl Dwire
as Henry 'Pop' Brady
Fern Emmett
as Henrietta Frisbee
- Henry Roquemore
Henry Roquemore
as Judge George Herbert
Dorothy Vaughan
as Mrs. Mary Barry
- Hudson Faucett
Hudson Faucett
as Otto
- Gay Sheridan
Gay Sheridan
as Edith
- Edwin Johnson
Edwin Johnson
as Charlie
Key crew
Directed by Elmer Clifton, written by Charles A. Browne, Elmer Clifton and Elmer Clifton, produced by Leo J. McCarthy.
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Assassin of Youth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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Assassin of Youth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Assassin of Youth online?
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Assassin of Youth (1938) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Cultpix and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Assassin of Youth?
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The main cast of Assassin of Youth (1938) includes Luana Walters, Arthur Gardner, Fay McKenzie, Michael Owen and Dorothy Short. The film was directed by Elmer Clifton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Assassin of Youth released?
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Assassin of Youth was released on February 23, 1938 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Assassin of Youth worth watching?
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Assassin of Youth (1938) holds an average rating of 2.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.