The Terrible Truth

Name: The Terrible Truth
Genre: Drama, Short
Duration: 10 min
Rating: 3.8
Cast: William B. McKesson

1951
10m

IMDb RATING

3.8/10

251

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DramaShort

The growing epidemic of teenagers becoming illicit drug addicts and becoming convicts because of it is presented, focusing on the case of high school senior Phyllis Howard. She tells her sto... Read allThe growing epidemic of teenagers becoming illicit drug addicts and becoming convicts because of it is presented, focusing on the case of high school senior Phyllis Howard. She tells her story of the arc of her drug use, one that she did not foresee. Having known about reefers si... Read allThe growing epidemic of teenagers becoming illicit drug addicts and becoming convicts because of it is presented, focusing on the case of high school senior Phyllis Howard. She tells her story of the arc of her drug use, one that she did not foresee. Having known about reefers since junior high, she began smoking weed in hanging out with friends who already smoked. Sh... Read all

Stars
- William B. McKesson

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IMDb RATING

3.8/10

251

YOUR RATING

Stars
- William B. McKesson

See production info at IMDbPro

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William B. McKesson

Judge William B. McKesson
(as Judge William B. McKesson)

Did you know

Trivia
Judge William B. McKesson went on to become the Los Angeles District Attorney in 1956 - appointed to the post after the sudden death of his predecessor. He campaigned unsuccessfully as a Democrat for Lt. Governor of California in 1962 and resigned as D.A. in 1964.

Goofs
Judge McKesson narrates the film and in a couple scenes seems to be talking in person on camera, but the words heard and his lip movements are not at all in sync throughout both scenes.

Quotes
William B. McKesson: Some say the Reds are promoting the use of narcotics in the United States to undermine national morale.

Crazy credits
[Opening Card] We gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of Judge William B. McKesson of the Los Angeles Juvenile Court, whose sense of duty and dedication to youth welfare led him to appear in this film.