Youth Aflame (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, Youth Aflame is a drama film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 61 minutes. “Thrill-mad! Without shame! Wanton and dangerous!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of several WW II-era "juvenile delinquent" dramas, Youth Aflame was filmed two years before its 1945 release, and frankly looks much older. It's the old saw about two sisters, one good, one bad. The nice sister (Kay Morley) tries to steer the nasty one (Joy Reece) towards the straight and narrow path, but it's no use. Only when it's too late does the erring sister learn the horrible price of fast driving, hard drinking and uninhibited sex. And it's ALL HER PARENTS' FAULT!!!! Youth Aflame was reissued in 1959 as Hoodlum Girls, during Hollywood's next J.D.-movie cycle.
Who’s in it. Youth Aflame stars Joy Reese as Katy White, Warren Burr as Frank Monahan, Kay Morley as Laura White and Michael Owen as Al Simpson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Youth Aflame has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youth Aflame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Youth Aflame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Youth Aflame (1944)?
- In US, Youth Aflame is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Youth Aflame worth watching?
- Youth Aflame holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Youth Aflame?
- Youth Aflame stars Joy Reese, Warren Burr, Kay Morley, Michael Owen and Rod Rogers.
- When was Youth Aflame released?
- Youth Aflame was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.