---
title: "Young and Innocent"
year: 1937
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/young-and-innocent-1937"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2762
imdb_id: "tt0029811"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 262
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Young and Innocent (1937) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/young-and-innocent-1937

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Young and Innocent is a 1937 British crime thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Also known by its United States release title The Girl Was Young, the production is based on the 1936 novel A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey. The film features actors Nova Pilbeam and Derrick De Marney in the leading roles. The plot follows a young writer who finds himself falsely accused of murdering a famous actress. After escaping from custody, the man joins forces with the daughter of a police constable. Together, they work to uncover the truth and prove his innocence. The motion picture is categorized as a thriller, romance, and mystery drama. It has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes. The film was released in the United States on February 10, 1938. It is recognized as a work of cinema that combines elements of suspense and romantic narrative within a crime-focused framework.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfred Hitchcock
- **Networks / Studios**: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nova Pilbeam** as *Erica Burgoyne*
- **Derrick De Marney** as *Robert Tisdall*
- **Percy Marmont** as *Col. Burgoyne*
- **Edward Rigby** as *Old Will*
- **Mary Clare** as *Erica's Aunt Margaret*
- **John Longden** as *Det. Insp. Kent*
- **George Curzon** as *Guy*
- **Basil Radford** as *Erica's Uncle Basil*
- **Pamela Carme** as *Christine Clay*
- **George Merritt** as *Det. Sgt. Miller*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Young and Innocent online?
Young and Innocent is currently available to watch or stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, YouTube Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Young and Innocent worth watching?
Young and Innocent holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 262 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Young and Innocent and when was it released?
Young and Innocent is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1937. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Young and Innocent?
Young and Innocent was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Young and Innocent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2762)
- [Young and Innocent (1937) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029811/fullcredits/)
- [Young and Innocent - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_and_Innocent)
- [Young and Innocent (1937) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2762-young-and-innocent/cast)
- [Young and Innocent](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Young and Innocent](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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