In the slums, teenager Frankie Warren hangs out with a rowdy gang who one day knock him out in a fight. In court, the boys refuse to reveal who struck the knockout blow, and all are subsequently sentenced to a reformatory, cruelly run by two corrupt guards. New deputy commissioner Mark Braden arrives determined to change things, but despite the help of Frankie's sister, Mark's reform plans -- and Frankie's future -- may be sabotaged from within.
Mark Braden
Sue Warren
Frank 'Frankie' Warren
Lester 'Squirt' Smith
Richard 'Goofy' Slade
Charles 'Spike' Hawkins
George "Fats" Papadopolous
Timothy "Bugs" Burke
Red
Cooper
Morgan
Judge Robert E. Clinton
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New Doctor
Commissioner
Mrs. Burke
Mr. Burke
Mrs. Hawkins
Nick Papadopolos
Junkie
Officer Hogan
Schwartz
Reporter
Policeman Outside Judge Clinton's Office (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Jim - the Second Guard (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Boiler Room Supervisor (uncredited)
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