Young America (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1932, Young America is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Mrs. Doray sits with a Juvenile Court Judge to learn more about problem children and what to do about them. One of the cases involves 13 year old Arthur, "the worst kid in town", who moves cars away from fiire-plugs without the knowledge of the owners. The judge gives Arthur and friend Nutty another chance. However they run into further trouble when they break into Mr. Doray's drugstore to get medicine for Nutty's grandmother. Mr. Doray is not sympathetic and completely against his wife's plan to become Arthur's guardian. More incidents occur with Mr. Doray quick to judge prior to getting all of the facts. Mrs. Doray must choose between her marriage and Arthur.
Who’s in it. Young America stars Spencer Tracy as Jack Doray, Doris Kenyon as Edith Doray, Ralph Bellamy as Judge Blake and Tommy Conlon as Arthur Simpson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Young America has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young America page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young America tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young America (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young America change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young America worth watching?
- Young America holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young America?
- Young America stars Spencer Tracy, Doris Kenyon, Ralph Bellamy, Tommy Conlon and Beryl Mercer.
- When was Young America released?
- Young America was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.