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An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.

Two strangers, a man and a woman, are framed for a jewel robbery and thrown in jail. After they get out, they join forces to track down the real thieves.

Marian Marsh
Bonnie Blair

Gordon Oliver
Phillip Henderson

Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Abernathy

Peggy Shannon
Peggy

Miles Mander
The Sparkler

Sarah Padden
Mrs. Blair

Wade Boteler
Mr. Blair

Mary Kornman
Mae Blair

Joe Caits
Fingy

Milburn Stone
Ratty
Youth on Parole is a crime film released in 1937 exploring themes of framed, framed for a crime, jewel robbery. Directed by Phil Rosen, it stars Marian Marsh, Gordon Oliver, Margaret Dumont. Two strangers, a man and a woman, are framed for a jewel robbery and thrown in jail. After they get out, they join forces to track down the real thieves.
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