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Reform School

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Youngsters at a reform school adjust their hardened attitudes when a dedicated probation officer (Louise Beavers) replaces cruelty with kindness.

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Variety Staff Variety 01/26/2021
A good bet. Go to Full Review Alfred A. Duckett New York Age 01/26/2021
No, it's not a new story. But the story is only incidental to the innate, uncanny beauty which Louise Beavers brings to her interpretation. Go to Full Review Gus McCarthy Motion Picture Daily 01/26/2021
[Louise Beavers's] struggle is vividly described in characterizations, situations and dialogue. Go to Full Review Film Daily Staff The Film Daily 01/26/2021
The whole cast can be applauded for their acting and portraying of the parts. Go to Full Review John Kinloch California Eagle 11/04/2019
[Director Popkin] has done a thorough and competent job serving up this nicely balanced film in palatable fashion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Leo C. Popkin

Director

Louise Beavers

Mother Barton

Reginald Fenderson

Freddie Gordon

Monte Hawley

Jackson

Eugene Jackson

Pete

Freddie Jackson

Eddie

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Movie Info

Synopsis Youngsters at a reform school adjust their hardened attitudes when a dedicated probation officer (Louise Beavers) replaces cruelty with kindness.
Director
Leo C. Popkin
Producer
Harry M. Popkin
Screenwriter
Hazel Jamieson, Joseph O'Donnell
Production Co
Million Dollar Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 27, 1939, Original
Runtime
1h 22m