**”Dangerous Years”** (1947) is an American drama film, notable for featuring Marilyn Monroe in one of her early roles. At this point in her career, Monroe was a fresh face in Hollywood, and this film is one of her earliest appearances.

### Film Details:

– **Title**: Dangerous Years
– **Release Year**: 1947
– **Genre**: Drama
– **Director**: Arthur Pierson
– **Screenwriter**: Arnold Belgard
– **Production Company**: 20th Century Fox
– **Runtime**: 63 minutes
– **Main Cast**:
– Billy Halop as Danny Jones
– Ann E. Todd as Doris Martin
– Scotty Beckett as Leo Emerson
– Marilyn Monroe as Evie (small role)
– Jerome Cowan as John Fremont

### Plot Summary:
The film centers around a group of delinquent teenagers in a small town, led by Danny Jones (Billy Halop). They engage in petty crimes and disturbances, causing trouble for the local community. When a teacher, John Emerson, tries to help Danny and his peers, he is tragically killed during a robbery orchestrated by Danny’s gang. The story then follows the trial of Danny and explores the emotional journey of the main character as he faces the consequences of his actions.

### Marilyn Monroe’s Role:
Monroe plays **Evie**, a waitress at a local diner. It’s a minor role with limited screen time, but it was one of the earliest stepping stones in Monroe’s acting career. At the time of filming, she was not yet a well-known actress, and her part in “Dangerous Years” is small and not central to the plot.

### Reception:
“Dangerous Years” wasn’t a major film, nor did it stand out in Monroe’s later illustrious career. However, it has since gained attention primarily because of Monroe’s involvement. After she became a global icon, fans of Monroe’s work sought out early films like this one to witness the beginnings of her journey to stardom.

While “Dangerous Years” is not a significant highlight in cinematic history or Monroe’s filmography, it serves as a testament to her humble beginnings before she became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

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