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The Wayward Girl

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Marcia Henderson in The Wayward Girl (1957)
Drama

Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a young woman serves her time until her parole is bought by a brother and sister who have immoral plans for her.Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a young woman serves her time until her parole is bought by a brother and sister who have immoral plans for her.Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a young woman serves her time until her parole is bought by a brother and sister who have immoral plans for her.

  • Director
    • Lesley Selander
  • Writers
    • Houston Branch
    • Frederick Louis Fox
  • Stars
    • Marcia Henderson
    • Peter Walker
    • Katherine Barrett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    66
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lesley Selander
    • Writers
      • Houston Branch
      • Frederick Louis Fox
    • Stars
      • Marcia Henderson
      • Peter Walker
      • Katherine Barrett
    • 4User reviews
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    Marcia Henderson
    Marcia Henderson
    • Judy Wingate
    Peter Walker
    Peter Walker
    • Tommy Gray
    Katherine Barrett
    • Frances Wingate
    Whit Bissell
    Whit Bissell
    • Ira Molson
    Rita Lynn
    • Midge Brackett
    Peg Hillias
    • Hilda Carlson
    Tracey Roberts
    Tracey Roberts
    • Dot Martin
    Ric Roman
    Ric Roman
    • Eddie Nolan
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Sheriff
    Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden
    • Molly
    Grandon Rhodes
    Grandon Rhodes
    • District Attorney Nevins
    Francis De Sales
    Francis De Sales
    • Investigator Butler
    • (as Francis DeSales)
    John Maxwell
    John Maxwell
    • Parole Agent
    Lowell Brown
      Jesslyn Fax
      Jesslyn Fax
      • Older Prisoner
      • (uncredited)
      Herb Vigran
      Herb Vigran
      • Used-Furniture Buyer
      • (uncredited)
      Wendy Wilde
      • Prisoner
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Lesley Selander
      • Writers
        • Houston Branch
        • Frederick Louis Fox
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      • Quotes
        • Ira Molson: [Ira is holding a photograph] Now look, Midge, I make a lot of money feeding hogs but that doesn't mean I try to feed myself the same kind of slop.
        • Midge Brackett: Meaning what, Ira?
        • Ira Molson: I don't kid myself that a girl this good-looking would even spit on me. Women kinda steer away from my type.
        • Midge Brackett: You mean the type who writes a half a dozen social clubs under assumed names, asking for photos of young girls interested in farm work with matrimony in mind?
        • Ira Molson: How did you find out about that?
        • Midge Brackett: All the social clubs exchange listings and I'm pretty good at recognising handwriting.
        • Ira Molson: What did you mean if I went into this I'd practically have a ring on her finger or one on her nose?
        • Midge Brackett: Just that, Ira. She'll have to do just what you say or go back to prison.
        • Ira Molson: So that's the gimmick - she's a parolee.
        • Ira Molson: Aha!
        • Ira Molson: Nah, that don't parole girls to men - or vice versa.
        • Midge Brackett: All the law says is that acceptable residence and definite employment be assured a parolee before she's released
        • Ira Molson: You mean, have her work here?
        • Ira Molson: Yeah.
        • Ira Molson: Well, they'll investigate first.
        • Midge Brackett: Not for months. The County parole authority is snowed under with work.
        • Ira Molson: You really think that...... .?
        • Midge Brackett: You'll probably get a postal card to fill out and for that you'll need a widowed sister.
        • Ira Molson: Widowed sister?
        • Midge Brackett: Aha, one whose come to live with you since her husband died, in the East.
        • Ira Molson: How much is this gonna cost me?
        • Midge Brackett: Look, if you're gonna be a pinch-penny, I haven't got time to haggle.
        • Ira Molson: Now wait a minute, Midge, wait a minute - I'll go the limit, if the goods measure up to the sample.
        • Midge Brackett: Meaning you want to look over the merchandise first?
        • Ira Molson: Why not? I buy my pigs that way.
        • Midge Brackett: I think I can arrange a private showing. But just ogle, don't touch.
        • Midge Brackett: When are you going to movie in - sister?
        • Midge Brackett: My bags are in the back of the car.
        • Ira Molson: I'll get 'em for you.
        • Midge Brackett: Scrub your filthy paws first!
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      Details

      • Release date
        • September 22, 1957 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Napadači
      • Filming locations
        • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
      • Production company
        • Ventura Productions
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 11m(71 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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