Characters & Themes
Youth in Crisis (1943) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1943 · 19 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Louis De Rochemont
- Starring
- J. Edgar Hoover, Lewis B. Hershey
The film documents the surge in juvenile delinquency after the US entered World War II. With fathers away and mothers working in factories, teens are left unsupervised, leading some to adopt adult‑like attitudes, try marijuana, or pursue servicemen. It shows that selling war bonds and joining 4‑H clubs can steer youths away from crime.
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