Susan Slade
“She always meant to hold them off. She never could until she met the boy who understood...”
Synopsis
A pregnant teen allows her mother to pass her secret baby off as her own.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Susan Slade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves, Doris Hume
Max Steiner
Lucien Ballard
William Ziegler
Delmer Daves
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Director
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Delmer Daves
Producer
William Ziegler
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Susan Slade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Susan Slade about?
A pregnant teen allows her mother to pass her secret baby off as her own.
Who directed Susan Slade?
Susan Slade was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Susan Slade?
The principal cast of Susan Slade includes Troy Donahue, Connie Stevens, Dorothy McGuire, Lloyd Nolan, Brian Aherne.
When was Susan Slade released and how long is it?
Susan Slade was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Susan Slade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Susan Slade was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Susan Slade based on a book or true story?
Susan Slade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Doris Hume".