The Story of Molly X
“Even prison bars could not stop the revenge that stalked her !”
Synopsis
Molly's husband Rick was a gang leader somewhere in the middle west. When he's shot, the tough woman moves to S.F. with a couple of the gang to start anew. Disguised as a noble woman, she and her gang rob security transports. But when one day Rob confesses to her that he killed Rick out of jealousy, she shoots him down immediately. In lack of proof she can't be convicted for the murder, but she goes to jail for the robberies. It's a new and very open female prison, where she learns a profession for the first time in her life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Score
- Milton Schwarzwald
- Original Title
- The Story of Molly X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur
Crane Wilbur
Milton Schwarzwald
Irving Glassberg
Edward Curtiss
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Writer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Crane Wilbur
Director
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
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 Story of Molly X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Molly X about?
Molly's husband Rick was a gang leader somewhere in the middle west. When he's shot, the tough woman moves to S.F. with a couple of the gang to start anew. Disguised as a noble woman, she and her gang rob security transports. But when one day Rob confesses to her that he killed Rick out of jealousy, she shoots him down immediately. In lack of proof she can't be convicted for the murder, but she goes to jail for the robberies. It's a new and very open female prison, where she learns a profession for the first time in her life.
Who directed The Story of Molly X?
The Story of Molly X was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in The Story of Molly X?
The principal cast of The Story of Molly X includes June Havoc, John Russell, Dorothy Hart, Connie Gilchrist, Cathy Lewis.
When was The Story of Molly X released and how long is it?
The Story of Molly X was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Molly X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Molly X was composed by Milton Schwarzwald.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Molly X?
The Story of Molly X holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).