High School
High School

High School

1940Movie74 minEnglish

A teenager who's been raised and home-schooled on her father's Texan ranch must adjust to her new surroundings with other students when she's sent to a San Antonio high school.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Robert B. SinclairGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A popular and spirited high school student finds her life disrupted when her father remarries and she gains a younger stepsister who is even more popular than she is. This new family dynamic leads to rivalries and comedic misunderstandings both in and out of school. She must navigate these challenges while also dealing with typical adolescent concerns and friendships.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest production that received little significant critical attention at the time of its release. Contemporary reviews often highlighted its lighthearted approach to teenage life and the performances of its young cast, particularly Jane Withers. It was generally seen as a serviceable, if unremarkable, film for its target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a light and breezy look at high school life.
  • Jane Withers delivers a charming performance as the central character.
  • A typical, lighthearted Hollywood production of the era.

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Fun Fact

This film was part of a cycle of films in the late 1930s and early 1940s that focused on the themes and challenges of American high school life, often featuring young stars in lead roles.

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