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Boy in court

Shows how intelligent probation can change a boy's attitude and conduct. In company with his gang, Johnny steals a car, which is wrecked during the excitement of their get-away. What might have happened to the boy is realistically portrayed in a sequence of vivid police and prison scenes. What actually happens to him in a good juvenile court with well-organized probation service provides a stirring contrast. A plea for youth and justice.,




BOY IN COURT. (1940, sound, 12min, b&w, 35mm)


Sponsor: national probation Association. production Co.: Willard pictures inc. director: david H. Lion. producer: Edward C. Kienle. Writer: robert t. Furman Jr. Camera: thomas W. Willard. narrator: niles Welch. resources: Copyright 25oct40 Lp10091. Holdings: AAFF, LC/prelinger.


Advocacy film encouraging communities to establish probation services and become more involved in the juvenile justice system. A detailed look at the workings of juvenile court, Boy in Court follows the life of a delinquent charged with auto theft. Because of the timely intervention of a probation officer, Johnny reforms and considers a career in aviation. A product of the New Deal ethos, this film takes place in a progressive, engaged community with a juvenile court and a probation system. note: Also distributed in 16mm.






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BOY IN COURT. (1940, sound, 12min, b&w, 35mm)


Sponsor: national probation Association. production Co.: Willard pictures inc. director: david H. Lion. producer: Edward C. Kienle. Writer: robert t. Furman Jr. Camera: thomas W. Willard. narrator: niles Welch. resources: Copyright 25oct40 Lp10091. Holdings: AAFF, LC/prelinger.


Advocacy film encouraging communities to establish probation services and become more involved in the juvenile justice system. A detailed look at the workings of juvenile court, Boy in Court follows the life of a delinquent charged with auto theft. Because of the timely intervention of a probation officer, Johnny reforms and considers a career in aviation. A product of the New Deal ethos, this film takes place in a progressive, engaged community with a juvenile court and a probation system. note: Also distributed in 16mm.






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Shows how intelligent probation can change a boy's attitude and conduct. In company with his gang, Johnny steals a car, which is wrecked during the excitement of their get-away. What might have happened to the boy is realistically portrayed in a sequence of vivid police and prison scenes. What actually happens to him in a good juvenile court with well-organized probation service provides a stirring contrast. A plea for youth and justice.,
BOY IN COURT. (1940, sound, 12min, b&w, 35mm) Sponsor: national probation Association. production Co.: Willard pictures inc. director: david H. Lion. producer: Edward C. Kienle. Writer: robert t. Furman Jr. Camera: thomas W. Willard. narrator: niles Welch. resources: Copyright 25oct40 Lp10091. Holdings: AAFF, LC/prelinger. Advocacy film encouraging communities to establish probation services and become more involved in the juvenile justice system. A detailed look at the workings of juvenile court, Boy in Court follows the life of a delinquent charged with auto theft. Because of the timely intervention of a probation officer, Johnny reforms and considers a career in aviation. A product of the New Deal ethos, this film takes place in a progressive, engaged community with a juvenile court and a probation system. note: Also distributed in 16mm.
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BOY IN COURT. (1940, sound, 12min, b&w, 35mm) Sponsor: national probation Association. production Co.: Willard pictures inc. director: david H. Lion. producer: Edward C. Kienle. Writer: robert t. Furman Jr. Camera: thomas W. Willard. narrator: niles Welch. resources: Copyright 25oct40 Lp10091. Holdings: AAFF, LC/prelinger. Advocacy film encouraging communities to establish probation services and become more involved in the juvenile justice system. A detailed look at the workings of juvenile court, Boy in Court follows the life of a delinquent charged with auto theft. Because of the timely intervention of a probation officer, Johnny reforms and considers a career in aviation. A product of the New Deal ethos, this film takes place in a progressive, engaged community with a juvenile court and a probation system. note: Also distributed in 16mm.
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