Girls Town
“WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUTHFUL REBELS GO BAD?”
Synopsis
Chip is killed accidentally while trying to rape a blonde girl, who runs. Silver becomes the number one suspect even though she has an alibi, but due to previous brushes with the law she's sent to Girls Town, a home for young women in trouble with the law which is run by nuns. Silver is rebellious and causes trouble at the school, and her friend Sarafina totters near the brink of self-destruction because of an infatuation with a young singer. Meanwhile Chip's father hires a detective to find out the truth, and Chip's friend Fred gets Silver's sister in trouble at a drag race. Silver has a lot of problems all right.
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Girls Town movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-24
Top Cast
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Mamie Van Doren
Silver Morgan
Mel Tormé
Fred Alger
Ray Anthony
Dick Culdane
Margaret Hayes
Mother Veronica (as Maggie Hayes)
Paul Anka
Jimmy Parlow
Cathy Crosby
Singer
Gigi Perreau
Serafina Garcia
Elinor Donahue
Mary Lee Morgan
Gloria Talbott
Vida
Sheilah Graham
Sister Grace
James Mitchum
Charley Boy
Dick Contino
Stan Joyce
Harold Lloyd Jr.
Chip Gardner
Charles Chaplin, Jr.
Joe Cates
Peggy Moffitt
Flo
Peter Leeds
Michael Clyde
Norman Grabowski
Skin (as Grabowski)
Jody Fair
Gloria Barker
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Smith
- Original Score
- Van Alexander
- Original Title
- Girls Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Albert Zugsmith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Haas
Robert Smith
Van Alexander
John L. Russell
Leon Barsha
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Haas
Director
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Robert Smith
Writer
Leon Barsha
Editor
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls Town
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What is Girls Town about?
Chip is killed accidentally while trying to rape a blonde girl, who runs. Silver becomes the number one suspect even though she has an alibi, but due to previous brushes with the law she's sent to Girls Town, a home for young women in trouble with the law which is run by nuns. Silver is rebellious and causes trouble at the school, and her friend Sarafina totters near the brink of self-destruction because of an infatuation with a young singer. Meanwhile Chip's father hires a detective to find out the truth, and Chip's friend Fred gets Silver's sister in trouble at a drag race. Silver has a lot of problems all right.
Who directed Girls Town?
Girls Town was directed by Charles F. Haas.
Who stars in Girls Town?
The principal cast of Girls Town includes Mamie Van Doren, Mel Tormé, Ray Anthony, Margaret Hayes, Paul Anka.
When was Girls Town released and how long is it?
Girls Town was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Girls Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girls Town was composed by Van Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls Town?
Girls Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).