Cavalcade of America

Season 3 Episode 23: Sunrise on a Dirty Face

Dramatizes the campaign waged by James E. West and Theodore Dreiser to establish the first juvenile court in the District of Columbia. Half a century ago a young attorney named James E. West became interested in juvenile delinquents. His fight for more humane treatment of mistreated youngster led to a great improvement in the laws.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

5

Episodes:

131

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1952

Rating:

4.6