Girls in Chains
“GIRLS' REFORM-SCHOOL RACKET EXPOSED!”
Synopsis
A fired teacher finds work at a girls reform school and helps a detective on a case.
Top Cast
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Arline Judge
Helen Martin
Roger Clark
Frank Donovan
Robin Raymond
Rita Randall
Barbara Pepper
Barbara Pepper
Dorothy Burgess
Mrs. Peters
Clancy Cooper
Marcus
Jack Randall
Johnny Moon (as Allan Byron)
Patricia Knox
Jean Moon
Sid Melton
Pinkhead (as Sidney Melton)
Russell Gaige
Mr. Dalvers
Emmett Lynn
Lionel Cleeter
Richard Clarke
Tom Havershield
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Grey
Bess Flowers
Courtroom Spectator
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Beich
- Original Score
- Leo Erdody
- Original Title
- Girls in Chains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Atlantis Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Albert Beich, Edgar G. Ulmer
Leo Erdody
Ira H. Morgan
Charles Henkel Jr.
Peter R. Van Duinen
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Albert Beich
Screenplay
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Peter R. Van Duinen
Producer
Charles Henkel Jr.
Editor
Leo Erdody
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls in Chains
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Girls in Chains about?
A fired teacher finds work at a girls reform school and helps a detective on a case.
Who directed Girls in Chains?
Girls in Chains was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Girls in Chains?
The principal cast of Girls in Chains includes Arline Judge, Roger Clark, Robin Raymond, Barbara Pepper, Dorothy Burgess.
When was Girls in Chains released and how long is it?
Girls in Chains was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Girls in Chains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girls in Chains was composed by Leo Erdody.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls in Chains?
Girls in Chains holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).