"DANGEROUS YEARS."

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 161, 9 July 1932, Page 5 (Supplement)

"DANGEROUS YEARS."

A LESSON TO NEW ZEALAND'S YOUTH. "Probably one of the most true-to-lifo stories ever written," says the "Dominion," "is 'Dangerous Years,' a talc of youth at tho crossroads of life, which

has been adapted to tliu screen. 'Dangerous Yours' is a slice of lire and deals with the activities of a misunderstood boy, who, though possessed of a heart of gold, has no proper home influences, and always manages to get mixed up in some trouble or other, with the result that he earns the title of 'the worst boy in town.' "How the Juvenile Court authorities seek to set bis feet firmly on the right path ami bow he tries bis hardest to be a credit to those who have helped him — even to the extent of ruining his own happiness and of almost losing his life — are depicted in a manner that speaks volumes for the genius of Frank Borziige, who directed this masterpiece. "The Juvenile Court scenes are remarkable for their adherence to detail, and the glimpses of home life in a small town set a standard seldom achieved on the screen. The acting of all members of the cast is one of the chief features of the film. Tommy Conlon, who playe Arthur, the 'good-bad boy,' ami Raymond Borzage, , who is seen as 'Nutty,' Arthur's pal, are unquestionably two of the finest and most natural young stars who have ever appeared on the screen. "Splendid performances are also given by Ralph Bellamy, Doris Ken.Von, Beryl Mercer and Spencer Tracy. 'Dangerous Years' (which will be released ill Auckland very shortly), is really a .story ot youths' fight for liappbicss iu the face of heavy odds, and faithfully depicts a problem which ever confronts the welfare olliccrs of our own country."