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Guilty Parents (1934): cast, story & where to watch

1934 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 1934, Guilty Parents is a drama film directed by Jack Townley, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. A young girl is being tried for murder. Her defense attorney attempts to show how her descent into a life of crime, prostitution and degradation was caused by her puritanical, religious fanatic mother.

Who’s in it. Guilty Parents stars John St. Polis as Defense attorney, Robert Frazer as District Attorney, Jean Lacy as Helen Mason aka Helen Wilson and Isabel La Mal as Mrs. Mason, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Guilty Parents has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guilty Parents page.

If you liked it. Fans of Guilty Parents tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Guilty Parents (1934)?
In US, Guilty Parents is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Guilty Parents worth watching?
Guilty Parents holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Guilty Parents?
Guilty Parents stars John St. Polis, Robert Frazer, Jean Lacy, Isabel La Mal and Gertrude Astor.
When was Guilty Parents released?
Guilty Parents was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.