Girls Under 21

Girls Under 21

Too old for play-things... and too young for love!

1940 · 64 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Adventure, Crime

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.

Directed by Max Nosseck · Written by Jay Dratler

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Bruce Cabot Smiley Ryan
Rochelle Hudson Frances White Ryan
Paul Kelly Johnny Cane
Tina Thayer Jennie White
Roberta Smith Sloppy Krupnik
Lois Verner Fatso Cheruzzi
Beryl Vaughan Marge Dolan
Joanne Tree Gertie Dolan
Debbie Ellis Tessa Mangione
William Edmunds Tony Mangione
John Dilson Albert Carter, School Principal
John Tyrrell Rusty

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