The Violators

A New York City probation officer, noted for his sympathy with delinquents, put to a severe test when his daughter falls for a boy whom circumstances force into breaking the law.

Cast

Arthur O'Connell

as Solomon Baumgarten

Nancy Malone

as Debbie Baumgarden

Fred Beir

as Jimmy Coogan

Clarice Blackburn

as Eva Baumgarden

Henry Sharp

as David Baumgarden

Mary Michael

as Mrs. Riley

Joseph Julian

as Mr. Riley

Bill Darrid

as Anthony Calini

Sheila Copelan

as Sharon Riley

Bernard Lenrow

as Judge McKenna

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