Summaries

A psychiatrist and nurse overthrow the abusive heads of a girls' reform school in order to teach the unfortunate young women that they have a chance at healthy lives.

Idealistic and naive Dr. Jason arrives at a school for delinquent girls and immediately begins to try to make a difference in the lives of some of the inmates. Oblivious to the sadistic treatment of the girls by the matrons, it takes a rebellious girl named Loretta to open his eyes. Assisted by a female staff member, Jason finally gets proof of the abuse and threatens the head of the school with exposure unless he is given free rein to run things.—Ron Kerrigan <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • teenage girl
  • women in prison
  • psychiatrist
  • chain gang
  • sadistic punishment.
Genres
  • Drama
Release date May 19, 1950
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Danziger Productions Ltd.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Troubled, young girls serving time in a reform school quickly realize after arriving, they are now in a world run by a militant tyrant who will go to any lengths to keep her "prison" in line. When a psychoanalyst begins investigating the cruel nature of his colleagues, he finds slave-driving, unimaginable punishments, and brutality. With the help of a female coworker he strives to make drastic changes within this hostile institution, by using kindness, reason, and influence.

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