On the Loose
“School-Girl by day... Thrill-Seeker by night!”
Synopsis
After years of living in her selfish parents' (Melvyn Douglas and Lynn Bari) egotistical shadows, desperate teenager Jill Bradley (Joan Evans) makes a last-ditch play for attention by attempting suicide. Jill's guilt-ridden father tries at last to help her and to cheer her up but new problems arise.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lederer
- Screenplay & Story
- Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson
- Original Title
- On the Loose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Filmakers, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lederer
Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lederer
Director
Katherine Albert
Screenplay
Dale Eunson
Screenplay
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 On the Loose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Loose about?
After years of living in her selfish parents' (Melvyn Douglas and Lynn Bari) egotistical shadows, desperate teenager Jill Bradley (Joan Evans) makes a last-ditch play for attention by attempting suicide. Jill's guilt-ridden father tries at last to help her and to cheer her up but new problems arise.
Who directed On the Loose?
On the Loose was directed by Charles Lederer.
Who stars in On the Loose?
The principal cast of On the Loose includes Joan Evans, Melvyn Douglas, Lynn Bari, Robert Arthur, Hugh O'Brian.
When was On the Loose released and how long is it?
On the Loose was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Loose?
On the Loose holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).