

The Truth About Youth
1930-11-03 · 69 min · ★ 6.2
A young man falls into the clutches of a nightclub singer who corrupts him.
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- Directors
- William A. Seiter
- Production companies
- First National Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Loretta YoungPhyllis Ericson
Conway TearleRichard Carewe
David MannersRichard Dane 'The Imp'
Myrna LoyKara
J. Farrell MacDonaldColonel Graham
Myrtle StedmanMrs. Ericson
Harry StubbsHorace Palmer 'Waddles'
William BaileyJim - Kara's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Joseph E. BernardHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Yola d'AvrilBabette - Kara's Maid (uncredited)
Jay EatonNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Bill ElliottNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Ray HallorHal - Dane's Pal (uncredited)
William IrvingJim Greene (uncredited)
Mike LallyNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Dorothy MathewsCherry - Blonde Party Girl (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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