Girl on Approval
Synopsis
Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every family that's tried to look after her has found her too difficult. Now Anne and John Howland want to foster Sheila. But if they can't make a home for her, her future looks bleak.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathleen White, Kenneth Cavander
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Girl on Approval
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Eyeline Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
Kathleen White, Kenneth Cavander
Clifton Parker
John Coquillon
John Bloom
Harold Orton, Anthony Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Frend
Director
Kathleen White
Writer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Harold Orton
Producer
John Bloom
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl on Approval
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What is Girl on Approval about?
Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every family that's tried to look after her has found her too difficult. Now Anne and John Howland want to foster Sheila. But if they can't make a home for her, her future looks bleak.
Who directed Girl on Approval?
Girl on Approval was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in Girl on Approval?
The principal cast of Girl on Approval includes Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell, Annette Whiteley, Ellen McIntosh, John Dare.
When was Girl on Approval released and how long is it?
Girl on Approval was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Girl on Approval?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girl on Approval was composed by Clifton Parker.