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8.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19501h 0mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Philip Ford

Screenplay & Story

Bradbury Foote, Raymond L. Schrock, George Callahan

Original Score & Music

Stanley Wilson

Director of Photography

Ellis W. Carter

Film Editing

Harold Minter

Producers

Lou Brock

Department Leadership Roster

Bradbury Foote

Screenplay

Philip Ford

Philip Ford

Director

Adele Palmer

Costume Design

Lou Brock

Producer

Stanley Wilson

Original Music Composer

Harold Minter

Editor

Ellis W. Carter

Director of Photography

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.