

Prisoners in Petticoats
Synopsis
Joan Grey is a young pianist that falls for the good manners and nice clothes of a gang of mobsters. She is warned by Mark Hampton, an investigator, that she is associating with gangsters and she is heading for trouble. She refuses to believe him and becomes innocently involved in some robberies and killings.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Valentine Perkins
Joan Grey, alias Beverly Brent
Robert Rockwell
Mark Hampton
Danni Sue Nolan
Mrs. Francie White Clark
Anthony Caruso
Nicky Bowman
Tony Barrett
Steve London
David Bauer
Sam Clark
Alex Gerry
Prof. Wesley Grey
Michael Carr
Danny
Queenie Smith
Beatrice
Bert Conway
Pete Shock
Rudy Rama
'Connie'
Marlo Dwyer
Candy Carson
Russ Conway
Detective Blake
Marta Mitrovich
Sadie
Ellanora Needles
Guard
Roy Barcroft
Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradbury Foote
- Original Score
- Stanley Wilson
- Original Title
- Prisoners in Petticoats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Ford
Bradbury Foote, Raymond L. Schrock, George Callahan
Stanley Wilson
Ellis W. Carter
Harold Minter
Lou Brock
Department Leadership Roster
Bradbury Foote
Screenplay
Philip Ford
Director
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Lou Brock
Producer
Stanley Wilson
Original Music Composer
Harold Minter
Editor
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prisoners in Petticoats.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoners in Petticoats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoners in Petticoats about?
Joan Grey is a young pianist that falls for the good manners and nice clothes of a gang of mobsters. She is warned by Mark Hampton, an investigator, that she is associating with gangsters and she is heading for trouble. She refuses to believe him and becomes innocently involved in some robberies and killings.
Who directed Prisoners in Petticoats?
Prisoners in Petticoats was directed by Philip Ford.
Who stars in Prisoners in Petticoats?
The principal cast of Prisoners in Petticoats includes Valentine Perkins, Robert Rockwell, Danni Sue Nolan, Anthony Caruso, Tony Barrett.
When was Prisoners in Petticoats released and how long is it?
Prisoners in Petticoats was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoners in Petticoats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoners in Petticoats was composed by Stanley Wilson.




















