Never Fear
“People don't stop loving when things go wrong!”
Synopsis
A dancer who has just gotten engaged to her partner and choreographer and is about to embark on a major career is devastated to learn that she has contracted polio.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ida Lupino
- Screenplay & Story
- Ida Lupino, Collier Young
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Never Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Filmakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino, Collier Young
Leith Stevens
Archie Stout
Harvey Manger, William H. Ziegler
Ida Lupino, Collier Young
Department Leadership Roster
Van Nest Polglase
Production Design
Reta Dawson
Costume Design
Margaret Greenway
Costume Design
Ida Lupino
Director
Ida Lupino
Screenplay
Collier Young
Screenplay
Ida Lupino
Producer
Collier Young
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Harvey Manger
Editor
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Never Fear about?
A dancer who has just gotten engaged to her partner and choreographer and is about to embark on a major career is devastated to learn that she has contracted polio.
Who directed Never Fear?
Never Fear was directed by Ida Lupino.
Who stars in Never Fear?
The principal cast of Never Fear includes Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, Hugh O'Brian, Eve Miller, Lawrence Dobkin.
When was Never Fear released and how long is it?
Never Fear was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Fear was composed by Leith Stevens.