

The Wayward Girl
1957-09-22 · 71 min · ★ 8.0
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 HendersonJudy Wingate
Peter WalkerTommy Gray
Whit BissellIra Molson
Rita LynnMidge Brackett
Peg HilliasHilda Carlson
Tracey RobertsDot Martin
Ray TealSheriff
Barbara EdenMolly
Francis De SalesInvestigator Butler
John MaxwellParole Agent
Jesslyn FaxOlder Prisoner (uncredited)
Herb VigranUsed-Furniture Buyer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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