Too Much Youth (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1925, Too Much Youth is a comedy and drama film directed by Duke Worne, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Jimmy Kenton, a young wastrel with an addiction to jazz, falls in love with Marguerite Crandall when she sneers at his sporty antics at a health resort. He is then sent to jail following an altercation with her escort. Jimmy's father, Mark Kenton, pays his son's bail and sends him to San Francisco, CA, to close an important real estate deal with Marguerite's father, George. The determined young man vows not to sleep until he has completed the transaction, and Mark decides to make him regret such a rash promise. He arranges with the George to delay closing the deal for as long as possible and has Pat Casey accompany Jimmy to ensure that he stays awake. After Jimmy rescues Marguerite from a forest fire, George closes the deal and permits his daughter to marry Jimmy.
Who’s in it. Too Much Youth stars Ashton Dearholt as Jimmy Kenton, Sylvia Breamer as Marguerite Crandall, Eric Mayne as George Crandall and Charles K. French as Mark Kenton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Too Much Youth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Much Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Much Youth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Much Youth (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Much Youth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Too Much Youth worth watching?
- Too Much Youth holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Too Much Youth?
- Too Much Youth stars Ashton Dearholt, Sylvia Breamer, Eric Mayne, Charles K. French and Walter Leroy.
- When was Too Much Youth released?
- Too Much Youth was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.