Collection

The Teen-Agers Collection

8 titles · in release order

The Teen-Agers is a series of seven coming-of-age musical comedy films produced by Monogram Pictures from 1946 to 1948. The eighth film, Music Man, is unofficial as while it features most of the franchise stars, they play new characters.

Junior PromJunior Prom · 1946
Junior Prom
5.31946
MovieMusicComedy
A wealthy man's son is running for high school student body president, and the boy's father tells the principal that if his son wins, he will make a sizable donation that will pay for the football team's much-needed uniforms.
Freddie Steps OutFreddie Steps Out · 1946
Freddie Steps Out
4.01946
MovieMusicComedy
When teen heartthrob Frankie Troy disappears, high schooler Freddie Trimble–a dead ringer for the crooner–is singled out by his so-called friends as the radio star. As hijinks ensue, things worsen when Troy's wife and newborn arrive.
High School HeroHigh School Hero · 1946
High School Hero
6.51946
MovieMusicComedy
The Teen-Agers are down in the dumps: their football team faces almost-certain defeat, the school paper might need to suspend publication because circulation is so low, and the principal intends to replace student performers with professionals.
Vacation DaysVacation Days · 1947
Vacation Days
6.51947
MovieMusicComedy
Beloved teacher Miss Hinklefink inherits a western ranch, and to spend the summer with Professor Townley, she invites students Freddie, Dodie, Betty, Lee and Roy to join if Townley will co-chaperone. Sketchy real-estate agent Tom Sneed tries to persuade her to send the kids home when desperadoes rob the bank. Sneed's henchman mistakes Freddie for a baby-faced killer framed for a murder actually committed by Sneed, and ranch foreman Big Jim, also working for Sneed, tries to kill Freddie.
Sarge Goes to CollegeSarge Goes to College · 1947
Sarge Goes to College
4.51947
MovieMusicComedy
A Marine Sergeant wounded in overseas combat requires an operation, and the Navy psychiatrist recommends that ‘Sarge’ be given a few weeks’ rest before hospitalization. Through the Dean of San Juan Junior College, Sarge enters on a temporary basis. Meanwhile, the Teen-Agers are rehearsing a show and Freddie's worried as they have no band.
Smart PoliticsSmart Politics · 1948
Smart Politics
6.51948
MovieMusicComedy
The growth of small-town juvenile crime starts a movement for the construction of a youth center. The project leaders discuss with town mayor Phineas Wharton Sr. about buying an old warehouse and rebuilding it as the Center. However, Wharton has plans to buy it himself for another project from which he would profit. But the Teen-Agers--Freddie, Dodie, Betty, Lee and Roy--now attending San Juan Junior College, think otherwise.
Campus SleuthCampus Sleuth · 1948
Campus Sleuth
8.01948
MovieMusicMystery
A photographer is murdered just outside a college dance. The body is found by Lee Watson, but promptly disappears, as it's being whisked from one point to another on campus by an ex-con night watchman. However, he isn't the killer, and Freddie, Dodie, Betty and Lee set out to find the culprit who put a big damper on their big event.
Music ManMusic Man · 1948
Music Man
7.51948
MovieMusicComedy
In New York City, Italian American songwriting brothers Phil and Freddie Russo turn out one successful song after another for their publisher, Sanders. However, as time goes on, their relationship sours over unrequited romantic feelings, but they're thrown together once more working on a big musical production.