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Crime School

1938-05-10 · 85 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama

In the slums, teenager Frankie Warren hangs out with a rowdy gang who one day knock him out in a fight. In court, the boys refuse to reveal who struck the knockout blow, and all are subsequently sentenced to a reformatory, cruelly run by two corrupt guards. New deputy commissioner Mark Braden arrives determined to change things, but despite the help of Frankie's sister, Mark's reform plans -- and Frankie's future -- may be sabotaged from within.

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Directors
Lewis Seiler, William Clemens
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartMark Braden
Gale PageGale PageSue Warren
Billy HalopBilly HalopFrank 'Frankie' Warren
Bobby JordanBobby JordanLester 'Squirt' Smith
Huntz HallHuntz HallRichard 'Goofy' Slade
Leo GorceyLeo GorceyCharles 'Spike' Hawkins
Bernard PunslyBernard PunslyGeorge "Fats" Papadopolous
Gabriel DellGabriel DellTimothy "Bugs" Burke
George Offerman, Jr.George Offerman, Jr.Red
Weldon HeyburnWeldon HeyburnCooper
Cy KendallCy KendallMorgan
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeJudge Robert E. Clinton
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersOld Doctor
Donald BriggsDonald BriggsNew Doctor
Frank JaquetFrank JaquetCommissioner
Helen MacKellarHelen MacKellarMrs. Burke
Al BridgeAl BridgeMr. Burke
Sibyl HarrisSibyl HarrisMrs. Hawkins
Paul PorcasiPaul PorcasiNick Papadopolos
Frank OttoJunkie

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