Mad Youth (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1940, Mad Youth is a drama film directed by Melville Shyer, running about 76 minutes. “Are Modern Mothers to be Blamed for the Wild Escapades of Their Sons & Daughters?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich society mother hires a male escort, but he falls for her daughter instead. The mother-daughter conflict forces the daughter to run off to stay with a friend who is enslaved by a prostitution ring.
Who’s in it. Mad Youth stars Mary Ainslee as Marian Morgan, Betty Compson as Lucy Morgan, Willy Castello as Count DeHoven and Betty Atkinson as Helen Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Mad Youth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad Youth (1940)?
- In US, Mad Youth is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad Youth worth watching?
- Mad Youth holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad Youth?
- Mad Youth stars Mary Ainslee, Betty Compson, Willy Castello, Betty Atkinson and Tommy Wonder.
- When was Mad Youth released?
- Mad Youth was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.