Wayward
“The picture that gives you an amazing solution to a love riddle that EVERYBODY has to face!”
Synopsis
Story of a mother's antagonism to her son's wife. Based on the novel "Wild Beauty" by Mateel Howe Farnham.
Top Cast
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Nancy Carroll
Daisy Frost
Richard Arlen
David Frost
Pauline Frederick
Mrs. Eleanor Frost
John Litel
Robert 'Bob' Daniels
Margalo Gillmore
Louisa Daniels
Burke Clarke
Uncle Judson
Dorothy Stickney
Hattie
Gertrude Michael
Mary Morton
Sidney Easton
George
Sarah Edwards
Nurse (uncredited)
Claude Hopkins
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Joseph Kennedy
David Frost's Great Uncle (uncredited)
Paula Lind
Cousin Louisa (uncredited)
Donald MacBride
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Dorothy Mathews
Showgirl (uncredited)
Donald Meek
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Doro Merande
Maid (uncredited)
Nancy Norris
Baby Daisy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney, New South Wales
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Day, Gladys Unger
- Original Score
- Johnny Green
- Original Title
- Wayward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
Lillian Day, Gladys Unger, Mateel Howe Farnham
Johnny Green
William O. Steiner
Arthur Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sloman
Director
Lillian Day
Screenplay
Gladys Unger
Screenplay
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
William O. Steiner
Director of Photography
Arthur Ellis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wayward
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wayward about?
Story of a mother's antagonism to her son's wife. Based on the novel "Wild Beauty" by Mateel Howe Farnham.
Who directed Wayward?
Wayward was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in Wayward?
The principal cast of Wayward includes Nancy Carroll, Richard Arlen, Pauline Frederick, John Litel, Margalo Gillmore.
When was Wayward released and how long is it?
Wayward was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Wayward?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wayward was composed by Johnny Green.
Is Wayward based on a book or true story?
Wayward is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mateel Howe Farnham".