Reform School (1939): Cast
Reform School is a 1939 crime drama directed by Leo C. Popkin, starring Louise Beavers as Mother Barton, Eugene Jackson and Monte Hawley. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Leo C. Popkin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Million Dollar Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Reform School About?
The premise of Reform School without spoilers.
When a determined female warden takes charge of a state reform school, she fights to curb the cycle of crime and implement needed changes. The film was restored in 2020 by the Academy Film Archive, with National Endowment for the Arts support, using a 16 mm print donated by Giancarlo Esposito and Laurence Fishburne.
Reform School Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- woman reform school warden
- reform school
- gas station
- stick up
- burglar alarm
- newspaper headline
- football game
- faking illness
- framed for a crime
Reform School Cast & Characters
Louise Beavers leads the cast as Mother Barton, with Eugene Jackson as Pete and Monte Hawley as Jackson. Directed by Leo C. Popkin; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leo C. Popkin
- Louise Beavers as Mother Barton
- Eugene Jackson as Pete
- Monte Hawley as Jackson
- Freddie Jackson as Eddie
Also Starring in Reform School
· 1 more- Reginald Fenderson Freddie Gordon
More from Leo C. Popkin
More films directed by Leo C. Popkin: The Well, Gang War and Gang Smashers.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Reform School Girl, Crime School and Girls in Chains.
Reform School FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Reform School, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reform School?
Reform School runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Reform School released?
Reform School was released on April 27, 1939.
Who directed Reform School?
Reform School was directed by Leo C. Popkin.
More films by Leo C. Popkin Who is in the cast of Reform School?
Reform School stars Louise Beavers as Mother Barton, Eugene Jackson as Pete and Monte Hawley as Jackson, among 5 credited actors.
Does Reform School have a post-credit scene?
No. Reform School has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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