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directed by

John Newland John Newland (November 23, 1917 – January 10, 2000) was an American film director, actor, television producer, and screenwriter. Early life and career Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Newland began his career in vaudeville while still in his teens. ...

, written by Ernest Pendrell, and starring

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and Henry Sharp. It was released on November 27, 1957,

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Plot

A probation officer who is known for his sympathetic attitude towards juvenile delinquents is confronted with a personal conflict when his daughter falls in love with a boy who is himself in trouble with the law.

Cast

as Solomon Baumgarden *

as Debbie Baumgarden *

as Jimmy Coogan *

as Eva Baumgarden *Henry Sharp as David Baumgarden *Mary Michael as Mrs. Riley *Joseph Julian as Mr. Riley *Bill Darrid as Anthony Calini *Sheila Copelan as Sharon Riley *Bernard Lenrow as Judge McKenna *Martin Freed as Barnie *Mercer McLeod as Judge Blatz *

Eva Steen Eva Steen (née Eva Oscarsdatter Jacobsen, November 12, 1889 – March 30, 1973) was a Norwegian actress. Steen was born in Strømsø. She was the daughter of Oscar Jacobsen and Laura Sofie Fredrikke Jacobsen (née Dahl). Filmography *1933: ...

as Jean *

Norman Rose Norman Rose (June 23, 1917 – November 12, 2004) was an American actor, film narrator and radio announcer whose velvety baritone was often called "the Voice of God" by colleagues. He was best known as the narrator's voice in the fictitious coffee ...

as Stephen *Maxine Stewart as Salesgirl *

Margaret Draper Margaret Ruth Draper (November 20, 1916 – October 14, 2011) was an American actress and international service worker. Early years Draper was born in 1916, the third of six children born to Delbert Morley Draper and Frances Mary Rogers. ...

as Molly Coogan Casey *

Frank Maxwell Charles Francis Maxwell (November 17, 1916 – August 4, 2004) was an American actor who served as president of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists from 1984 to 1989. Life and career A native of The Bronx borough of New Yor ...

as Sam *John McGovern as Mr. Coogan *

Norman Fell Norman Fell (born Norman Noah Feld; March 24, 1924 – December 14, 1998) was an American actor of film and television, most famous for his role as landlord Mr. Roper on the sitcom '' Three's Company'' and its spin-off, '' The Ropers'', and his ...

as Ray *Tom Middleton as Ralph

References

External links

* 1957 films American black-and-white films RKO Pictures films 1957 crime films American crime films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films English-language crime films {{1950s-US-film-stub