MAD YOUTH (1940) Mary Ainslee, Betty Compson & Willy Castello | Drama | B&W

Mad Youth is a 1940 American film directed by Melville Shyer. The film is also known as Girls of the Underworld (American reissue title).

SYNOPSIS
"Mad Youth" is a cautionary drama that explores the lives of disillusioned teenagers who seek excitement and escape from their mundane lives. The film centers on Mary, a neglected daughter of a wealthy mother who is preoccupied with her own romantic pursuits. Mary and her friends engage in wild parties and reckless behavior, leading them down a path of moral decay. As Mary gets involved with a series of questionable characters, she faces the harsh consequences of her actions. The story serves as a stark warning about the dangers of a lack of parental guidance and the allure of a hedonistic lifestyle.

CAST & CREW
Mary Ainslee as Mary Adams
Betty Compson as Marian Morgan
Willy Castello as Count DeHoven
Betty Atkinson as Helen Johnson
Edward Earle as Jack Brownell
Jean Carmen as Arlene
Robert Frazer as Mr. Fletcher
Hal Price as Police Officer

Director: Melville Shyer
Producer: Willis Kent
Screenwriter: Willis Kent
Cinematographer: Mack Stengler
Editor: Holbrook N. Todd
Production Company: Willis Kent Productions
Distributor: Willis Kent Productions
Release Date: June 7, 1940
Country of Origin: United States
Running Time: 76 minutes