Young America (1932 film)

Young America
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Frank Borzage
Written by	John Frederick Ballard (play) Story: Maurine Watkins William M. Conselman (screenplay)
Produced by	William Fox
Starring	Spencer Tracy Doris Kenyon
Distributed by	Fox
Release date	April 17, 1932 (1932-04-17)
Running time	70 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Young America is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film about two juvenile delinquents, Arthur and Nutty, directed by Frank Borzage and starring Spencer Tracy and Doris Kenyon. It was first adapted for the screen by Maurine Watkins from the play by Fred Ballard. William M. Conselman rewrote the screenplay, and Maurine Watkins's name no longer appeared on the credits (per the American Film Institute catalog). Raymond Borzage plays Edward "Nutty" Beamish.^[1]

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Delinquents Arthur and his friend Nutty rob a drugstore in an attempt to obtain medicine for Nutty's grandmother. The druggist's wife, Mrs. Doray, asks for custody. Overhearing the argument between the couple, Arthur runs away. When he returns, Mr. Doray is being held up by bandits at the drugstore.^[2]

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