Crime School

Name: Crime School
Director: Lewis Seiler
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1938-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Gale Page, Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall

1938Dir. Lewis Seiler1h 25m

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Runtime1h 25m

Released1938

DirectorLewis Seiler

About This Movie

Crime School, directed by Lewis Seiler, presents a gritty slice of 1930s life in the slums. The film captures that raw energy of youth gone awry, with Frankie Warren caught in a whirlwind of delinquency and a corrupt reformatory system. The performances really stand out, especially the way the young cast embodies that mix of bravado and vulnerability. The pacing is tight, with a palpable tension as we watch these boys navigate their harsh reality. The atmosphere is thick with the weight of societal failure, and those two corrupt guards? They amplify the film's themes of injustice and resilience. It's rough around the edges, but that just adds to its authenticity.

Gritty portrayal of 1930s youthInteresting take on reform and corruptionNotable performances from young cast