The Wayward Girl
Seen it?1957 | 71 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Silence of the Lambs or The Shawshank Redemption, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lesley Selander
- Marcia HendersonJudy Wingate
- Peter WalkerTommy Gray
- Katherine BarrettFrances Wingate
- Whit BissellIra Molson
- Rita LynnMidge Brackett
- Peg HilliasHilda Carlson
- Tracey RobertsDot Martin
- Ric RomanEddie Nolan
- Ray TealSheriff
- Barbara EdenMolly