Runaway Daughters
“They called her "JAILBAIT"!”
Synopsis
Three teenagers with troubled families are unable to adjust at home and in high-school. Tempted with an easy, carefree life they soon pass from misdemeanors into serious crime - and will suffer for it. Sometimes, repentance comes too late.
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Marla English
Audrey
Gloria Castillo
Angela
Mary Ellen Kay
Mary
Lance Fuller
Tony Forrest
Adele Jergens
Dixie Jackson
Anna Sten
Ruth Barton
John Litel
George Barton
Jay Adler
Mr. Rubeck
Steven Terrell
Bobby Harris
Frank Gorshin
Tommy Burns
Nicky Blair
Joe
Reed Howes
Henry Stevenson
Maureen Cassidy
Maureen (Taunting Blond Student)
Anne O'Neal
Miss Petrie
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Mr. Fields, Little Drunk at Dance Club
Edmund Cobb
Private Detective
Betty Blythe
Party Guest (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Rusoff
- Original Title
- Runaway Daughters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Golden State Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Lou Rusoff
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Lou Rusoff
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Runaway Daughters
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What is Runaway Daughters about?
Three teenagers with troubled families are unable to adjust at home and in high-school. Tempted with an easy, carefree life they soon pass from misdemeanors into serious crime - and will suffer for it. Sometimes, repentance comes too late.
Who directed Runaway Daughters?
Runaway Daughters was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Runaway Daughters?
The principal cast of Runaway Daughters includes Marla English, Gloria Castillo, Mary Ellen Kay, Lance Fuller, Adele Jergens.
When was Runaway Daughters released and how long is it?
Runaway Daughters was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.