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So Young, So Bad
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So Young, So Bad

1950-05-20 · 91 min · ★ 5.2

Drama

Idealistic and naive Dr. Jason arrives at a school for delinquent girls and immediately begins to try to make a difference in the lives of some of the inmates. Oblivious to the sadistic treatment of the girls by the matrons, it takes a rebellious girl named Loretta to open his eyes. Assisted by a female staff member, Jason finally gets proof of the abuse and threatens the head of the school with exposure unless he is given full rein to run things.

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Directors
Bernard Vorhaus, Edgar G. Ulmer
Production companies
Danziger Productions Ltd., United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul HenreidPaul HenreidDr. John H. Jason
Catherine McLeodCatherine McLeodRuth Levering
Grace CoppinGrace CoppinMrs. Beuhler
Cecil ClovellyMr. Riggs
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisLoretta Wilson
Rita MorenoRita MorenoDolores Guererro
Anne JacksonAnne JacksonJackie Boone
Enid RuddJane Fleming
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonPolice Sergeant (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonPolice Radio Dispatcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mike KellinMike KellinCarousel Operator (uncredited)
Elliott SullivanElliott SullivanGuard (uncredited)
Rita BermanDelinquent Girl (uncredited)
Phyllis LovePhyllis LoveDelinquent Girl (uncredited)
Sheila ConnollySheila ConnollyGirl (uncredited)

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