According to Hollywood, the parents were generally at fault when good kids went bad. This theory is elucidated in Columbia's Parents on Trial, wherein strict disciplinarian James Westley (Henry Kolker) fails to understand or appreciate the real needs and feelings of his teenaged daughter Susan (Jean Parker).
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean ParkerSusan Wesley | Susan Wesley |
 Johnny DownsDon Martin | Don Martin |
 Noah Beery Jr.Jerry Kearns | Jerry Kearns |
 Henry KolkerJames Wesley | James Wesley |
 Virginia BrissacMrs. Martin | Mrs. Martin |
 Nana BryantMargaret Ames | Margaret Ames |