Born to Be Bad (1934)

Plot

Letty, a street-savvy young woman, becomes a single mother at just fifteen after an unplanned pregnancy. Resentful of her circumstances, she is fiercely protective of her child, vowing to equip him with the skills necessary to survive in a harsh world. Rather than nurturing him with traditional values, Letty instills a gritty survival mentality, teaching her son to lie, steal, and cheat to ensure he never falls victim to exploitation. As she navigates the challenges of motherhood on the streets, her unorthodox methods raise questions about the true cost of survival.