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Reformatory

1938 · 61 min

A brisk, earnest old-school social-problem drama that stirs outrage and sympathy as it builds toward a restless, defiant climax.

Directed by
Lewis D. Collins
Genres
Crime
Tagline
BLASTING THE LID OFF AMERICA'S REFORM SCHOOLS !
Overview
A new inmate at a juvenile reformatory tries to organize a mass breakout.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Rebellion, justice, isolation, power
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Lewis D. Collins
Genres
Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    crime
    Directed by
    Lewis D. Collins
    Written by
    Gordon Rigby
    Starring
    Jack Holt, Bobby Jordan, Charlotte Wynters, Grant Mitchell, Tommy Bupp, Frankie Darro, Ward Bond, Sheila Bromley
    Runtime
    61 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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