Youth in Crisis (1943)

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There is a vast increase of youth crime, doubling in the two years since the US entered World War II. With fathers off to war, women are working in the factories leaving children at home for the day or after school, unsupervised and free to get into trouble. Young men and women, some working and making an adult wage, now feel that they have the right to act and do as adults. Others are trying their hands at new thrills, such as smoking marijuana. Young women are getting into trouble by getting involved with the many servicemen that they are attracted to. This film shows how these kinds of subversive thoughts that lead to juvenile delinquency can be broken by having youths selling war bonds and organizing 4-H clubs, among other activities.

Director: Louis De Rochemont
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
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Production: The March of Time
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Youth in Crisis about?
There is a vast increase of youth crime, doubling in the two years since the US entered World War II. With fathers off to war, women are working in the factories leaving children at home for the day or after school, unsupervised and free to get into trouble. Young men and women, some working and making an adult wage, now feel that they have the right to act and do as adults. Others are trying their hands at new thrills, such as smoking marijuana. Young women are getting into trouble by getting involved with the many servicemen that they are attracted to. This film shows how these kinds of subversive thoughts that lead to juvenile delinquency can be broken by having youths selling war bonds and organizing 4-H clubs, among other activities.
Who directed Youth in Crisis?
Youth in Crisis was directed by Louis De Rochemont.
Who stars in Youth in Crisis?
Youth in Crisis stars J. Edgar Hoover, Lewis B. Hershey.
How long is Youth in Crisis?
Youth in Crisis has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is Youth in Crisis?
Youth in Crisis is a Documentary film.
Where was Youth in Crisis produced?
Youth in Crisis was produced in United States of America.