Lure of the Wilderness
“LURE OF LOVE IN THE DEVIL'S OWN DOMAIN! -- The Treacherous Swampland of Georgia!”
Synopsis
A young girl and her father, who is unjustly accused of murder, seek refuge in a Georgia swamp until they are befriended by a trapper who penetrates the swamp in search of his dog.
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Jean Peters
Laurie Harper
Jeffrey Hunter
Ben Tyler
Constance Smith
Noreen McGowan
Walter Brennan
Jim Harper
Tom Tully
Zack Taylor
Harry Shannon
Pat McGowan
Will Wright
Sheriff Brink
Jack Elam
Dave Longden
Harry Carter
Ned Tyler
Pat Hogan
Harry Longden
Mary Parker
The Widow Sutton
Dale Robertson
Opening off-screen Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Lantz
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Lure of the Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Louis Lantz, Vereen Bell
Franz Waxman
Edward Cronjager
Barbara McLean
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Negulesco
Director
Louis Lantz
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lure of the Wilderness
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What is Lure of the Wilderness about?
A young girl and her father, who is unjustly accused of murder, seek refuge in a Georgia swamp until they are befriended by a trapper who penetrates the swamp in search of his dog.
Who directed Lure of the Wilderness?
Lure of the Wilderness was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Lure of the Wilderness?
The principal cast of Lure of the Wilderness includes Jean Peters, Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Smith, Walter Brennan, Tom Tully.
When was Lure of the Wilderness released and how long is it?
Lure of the Wilderness was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Lure of the Wilderness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lure of the Wilderness was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Lure of the Wilderness based on a book or true story?
Lure of the Wilderness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vereen Bell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lure of the Wilderness?
Lure of the Wilderness holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).