Dear Brat
Synopsis
Mirian Wilkins, the teenage daughter of Senator Wilkins, starts a Society for the Rehabilitation of Criminals and, without the approval or knowledge of her father, elects him to the position of honorary president. When the family's new gardener, Baxter, turns out to be a notorious ex-convict who was sentenced to prison by Senator Wilkins when he was a judge, Wilkins considers firing him until his daughter points out that would be an unwise decision considering the position her father held on society.
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Mona Freeman
Miriam Wilkins
Billy De Wolfe
Albert
Edward Arnold
Senator Wilkins
Lyle Bettger
Baxter
Mary Philips
Edie Wilkins
Natalie Wood
Pauline Baxter
William Reynolds
Robbie Clark (as William Regnolds)
Frank Cady
Parole Officer Creavy
Lillian Randolph
Dora
Irene Winston
Mrs. Baxter
Patty Lou Arden
Clara
Mary Field
Criminal Records Clerk (uncredited)
Elizabeth Flournoy
Miss Pratt (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Laura Millikan, reporter (uncredited)
Tor Johnson
The new gardener (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Neighbor (uncredited)
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Clark (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Devery Freeman
- Original Score
- Van Cleave
- Original Title
- Dear Brat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Devery Freeman
Van Cleave
John F. Seitz
Alma Macrorie
Mel Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Devery Freeman
Screenplay
Mel Epstein
Producer
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Alma Macrorie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Brat
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What is Dear Brat about?
Mirian Wilkins, the teenage daughter of Senator Wilkins, starts a Society for the Rehabilitation of Criminals and, without the approval or knowledge of her father, elects him to the position of honorary president. When the family's new gardener, Baxter, turns out to be a notorious ex-convict who was sentenced to prison by Senator Wilkins when he was a judge, Wilkins considers firing him until his daughter points out that would be an unwise decision considering the position her father held on society.
Who directed Dear Brat?
Dear Brat was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Dear Brat?
The principal cast of Dear Brat includes Mona Freeman, Billy De Wolfe, Edward Arnold, Lyle Bettger, Mary Philips.
When was Dear Brat released and how long is it?
Dear Brat was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Brat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Brat was composed by Van Cleave.