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The Wayward Girl
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The Wayward Girl

1957-09-22 · 71 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
Republic Pictures, Variety Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marcia HendersonMarcia HendersonJudy Wingate
Peter WalkerPeter WalkerTommy Gray
Katherine BarrettFrances Wingate
Whit BissellWhit BissellIra Molson
Rita LynnRita LynnMidge Brackett
Peg HilliasPeg HilliasHilda Carlson
Tracey RobertsTracey RobertsDot Martin
Ric RomanEddie Nolan
Ray TealRay TealSheriff
Barbara EdenBarbara EdenMolly
Grandon RhodesDA Nevins
Francis De SalesFrancis De SalesInvestigator Butler
John MaxwellJohn MaxwellParole Agent
Lowell Brown(uncredited)
Jesslyn FaxJesslyn FaxOlder Prisoner (uncredited)
Herb VigranHerb VigranUsed-Furniture Buyer (uncredited)
Wendy WildePrisoner (uncredited)

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