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This Reckless Age (1932)

NR · 1932-01-09 · 1h 20m · EN
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Youth Must Have Its Fling!

Donald Ingals and his wife Eunice are conventional and loving parents who are shocked when their son Bradley comes home from college with ideas that they consider to be outrageous. His parents would like him to get involved with Mary Burke, a prim and proper young lady. More complications ensue because Bradley's sister Lois is attracted to the flapper lifestyle, but she isn't sure whether she can handle its emotional demands.

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Frank TuttleDirector

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Charles 'Buddy' RogersCharles 'Buddy' RogersBradley IngalsRichard BennettRichard BennettDonald IngalsCharles RugglesCharles RugglesGoliath Whitney (as Charlie Ruggles)Peggy ShannonPeggy ShannonMary BurkeFrances DeeFrances DeeLois IngalsAllen VincentAllen Vincent"Pig" Van DykeFrances StarrFrances StarrEunice IngalsMaude EburneMaude EburneRhodaMary CarlisleMary CarlisleCassandra PhelpsDavid LandauDavid LandauMatthew DaggettGeorge C. PearceGeorge C. PearceJohn Burke (as George Pearce)Reginald BarlowReginald BarlowLester Bell

Keywords

FamilyPre-codeGeneration gapModern youth

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityFamily · Pre Code · Generation GapDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference295573

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What is This Reckless Age about?

Donald Ingals and his wife Eunice are conventional and loving parents who are shocked when their son Bradley comes home from college with ideas that they consider to be outrageous. His parents would like him to get involved with Mary Burke, a prim and proper young lady. More complications ensue because Bradley's sister Lois is attracted to the flapper lifestyle, but she isn't sure whether she can handle its emotional demands.

How long is This Reckless Age?

This Reckless Age has a runtime of 80 minutes.