The Wayward Girl
“SHE FOUGHT for the Right to Love...In a City of Violence and Terror!”
Synopsis
Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.
Top Cast
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Marcia Henderson
Judy Wingate
Peter Walker
Tommy Gray
Katherine Barrett
Frances Wingate
Whit Bissell
Ira Molson
Rita Lynn
Midge Brackett
Peg Hillias
Hilda Carlson
Tracey Roberts
Dot Martin
Ric Roman
Eddie Nolan
Ray Teal
Sheriff
Barbara Eden
Molly
Grandon Rhodes
DA Nevins
Francis De Sales
Investigator Butler
John Maxwell
Parole Agent
Lowell Brown
(uncredited)
Jesslyn Fax
Older Prisoner (uncredited)
Herb Vigran
Used-Furniture Buyer (uncredited)
Wendy Wilde
Prisoner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Houston Branch, Frederick Louis Fox
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- The Wayward Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures, Variety Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Houston Branch, Frederick Louis Fox
Raoul Kraushaar
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Houston Branch
Writer
Frederick Louis Fox
Writer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
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 The Wayward Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wayward Girl about?
Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.
Who directed The Wayward Girl?
The Wayward Girl was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Wayward Girl?
The principal cast of The Wayward Girl includes Marcia Henderson, Peter Walker, Katherine Barrett, Whit Bissell, Rita Lynn.
When was The Wayward Girl released and how long is it?
The Wayward Girl was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wayward Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wayward Girl was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wayward Girl?
The Wayward Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).