Not Wanted
“UNWED MOTHER ...her story-the nation's problem!”
Synopsis
After a beautiful but unsophisticated girl is seduced by a worldly piano player and gives up her out-of-wedlock baby, her guilt compels her to kidnap another child.
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Top Cast
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Sally Forrest
Sally Kelton
Keefe Brasselle
Drew Baxter
Leo Penn
Steve Ryan
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Kelton
Wheaton Chambers
Mr. Kelton
Rita Lupino
Joan
Audrey Farr
Nancy
Carole Donne
Jane
Ruth Clifford
Mrs. Stone
Ruthelma Stevens
Miss James
Virginia Mullen
Infant's Mother
Marie Harmon
Irene
Roger Anderson
Bill
Gregg Barton
Patrolman
Charles Seel
Doctor Williams
Lawrence Dobkin
Asst. District Attorney
Patrick Whyte
Reverend Culbertson
Tom Coleman
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton, Ida Lupino
- Screenplay & Story
- Ida Lupino, Paul Jarrico
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Not Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Emerald Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton, Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino, Paul Jarrico, Malvin Wald
Leith Stevens
Henry Freulich
William H. Ziegler
Anson Bond, Ida Lupino
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Ida Lupino
Screenplay
Paul Jarrico
Screenplay
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Anson Bond
Producer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Ida Lupino
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Ida Lupino
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Not Wanted
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What is Not Wanted about?
After a beautiful but unsophisticated girl is seduced by a worldly piano player and gives up her out-of-wedlock baby, her guilt compels her to kidnap another child.
Who directed Not Wanted?
Not Wanted was directed by Elmer Clifton, Ida Lupino.
Who stars in Not Wanted?
The principal cast of Not Wanted includes Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, Leo Penn, Dorothy Adams, Wheaton Chambers.
When was Not Wanted released and how long is it?
Not Wanted was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Not Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not Wanted was composed by Leith Stevens.