The Green-Eyed Blonde
“THE STORY OF A TEEN-AGE FIRE-BOMB! LOOK OUT, SHE'S SET TO EXPLODE!”
Synopsis
Blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (working under the pseudonym “Sally Stubblefield”) tells a rough-edged tale of life inside a 1950s women’s reformatory. Set in the Martha Washington School for Girls—an institute for wayward teenagers and unwed mothers—THE GREEN-EYED BLONDE tackles a range of topical social issues as the inmates band together to help out one of their own when she refuses to give up her child.
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Susan Oliver
Phyllis 'Greeneyes'
Melinda Casey
Betsy Abel (as Linda Plowman)
Beverly Long
Renie
Norma Jean Nilsson
Cuckoo
Tommie Moore
Trixie Budlong
Carla Merey
Joyce
Sally Brophy
Maggie Wilson (as Sallie Brophy)
Jean Inness
Mrs. Nichols (as Jean Innes)
Olive Blakeney
Miss Vandingham
Anne Barton
Sally Abel
Tom Greenway
Ed
Margaret Brayton
Mrs. Adams
Juanita Moore
Miss Randall
Ray Foster
Cliff Munster
Betty Lou Gerson
Mrs. Ferguson
Stafford Repp
Bill Prell
Evelyn Scott
Helen
Roy Glenn
Mr. Budlong
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Green-Eyed Blonde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Arwin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Girard
Dalton Trumbo
Leith Stevens
Eddie Fitzgerald
Thomas Reilly
Martin Melcher
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Eddie Fitzgerald
Director of Photography
Martin Melcher
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Bernard Girard
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Writer
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 The Green-Eyed Blonde
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What is The Green-Eyed Blonde about?
Blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (working under the pseudonym “Sally Stubblefield”) tells a rough-edged tale of life inside a 1950s women’s reformatory. Set in the Martha Washington School for Girls—an institute for wayward teenagers and unwed mothers—THE GREEN-EYED BLONDE tackles a range of topical social issues as the inmates band together to help out one of their own when she refuses to give up her child.
Who directed The Green-Eyed Blonde?
The Green-Eyed Blonde was directed by Bernard Girard.
Who stars in The Green-Eyed Blonde?
The principal cast of The Green-Eyed Blonde includes Susan Oliver, Melinda Casey, Beverly Long, Norma Jean Nilsson, Tommie Moore.
When was The Green-Eyed Blonde released and how long is it?
The Green-Eyed Blonde was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Green-Eyed Blonde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green-Eyed Blonde was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green-Eyed Blonde?
The Green-Eyed Blonde holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).