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Young America is a 1932 American Pre-Code film first adapted for the screen by Maurine Watkins from the play by Fred Ballard (Copyright 1931, Premier Syndicate Hollywood, Sept. 2). William M. Conselman rewrote the screenplay and Maurine Watkins' name no longer appeared on the credits (per American Film Institute catalog). The film was directed by Frank Borzage, whose son, Raymond Borzage, plays Edward 'Nutty' Beamish in the film.
Original Release
04/17/1932
US Release
04/17/1932
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Spencer Tracy | Jack Doray |
| Doris Kenyon | Edith Doray |
| Tommy Conlon | Arthur Simpson |
| Ralph Bellamy | Judge Blake |
| Beryl Mercer | Grandma Beamish |
| Raymond Borzage | Edward 'Nutty' Beamish |
| Sarah Padden | Mrs. Mary Taylor |
| Robert Homans | Patrolman Weems |
| Anne Shirley | Mabel Saunders |
| Louise Beavers | Maid / Maid (Uncredited) |
Directors
Writers
John Frederick Ballard, William M. Conselman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Spencer Tracy | Jack Doray |
| Doris Kenyon | Edith Doray |
| Tommy Conlon | Arthur Simpson |
| Ralph Bellamy | Judge Blake |
| Beryl Mercer | Grandma Beamish |
| Raymond Borzage | Edward 'Nutty' Beamish |
| Sarah Padden | Mrs. Mary Taylor |
| Robert Homans | Patrolman Weems |
| Anne Shirley | Mabel Saunders |
| Louise Beavers | Maid / Maid (Uncredited) |
| Jane Darwell | Schoolteacher / School Teacher (Uncredited) |
| Betty Jane Graham | Cassie Taylor / Cassie Taylor (Uncredited) |
| Dave Kashner | Undetermined Role |
| Spec O'Donnell | Bull Butler / Bull Butler (Uncredited) |
| William Pawley | Bandit / Bandit (Uncredited) |
| Lee Phelps | Court Clerk / Court Clerk (Uncredited) |
| Eddie Sturgis | Bandit / Bandit (Uncredited) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Frank Borzage | Producer |
| William Fox | Producer |
