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Not Wanted (1949)

91 min  -  Drama  -   24 June 1949 (USA)
6.8
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After a beautiful but unsophisticated girl is seduced by a worldly piano player and gives up her out-of-wedlock baby, her guilt compels her to kidnap another child.

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Paul Jarrico (screenplay), Paul Jarrico (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sally Forrest Sally Forrest ...
Sally Kelton
Keefe Brasselle Keefe Brasselle ...
Drew Baxter
Leo Penn Leo Penn ...
Steve Ryan
Dorothy Adams Dorothy Adams ...
Mrs. Aggie Kelton
Wheaton Chambers Wheaton Chambers ...
Mr. Kelton
Rita Lupino Rita Lupino ...
Joan
Audrey Farr Audrey Farr ...
Nancy
Carole Donne Carole Donne ...
Jane
Ruth Clifford Ruth Clifford ...
Mrs. Elizabeth Stone
Ruthelma Stevens Ruthelma Stevens ...
Miss James
Virginia Mullen Virginia Mullen ...
Mrs. Banning, Infant's mother (as Virginia Mullin)
Marie Harmon Marie Harmon ...
Irene
Roger Anderson Roger Anderson ...
Bill Aikens
Gregg Barton Gregg Barton ...
Patrolman
Charles Seel Charles Seel ...
Dr. Williams
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Storyline

Twentyish Sally Kelton is unhappy at home and in the drab town in which she lives, until she meets roving musician Steve Ryan. Sally falls for Steve, but to Steve, she's just another fling before he heads to another town. Sally decides to "pull up stakes" and heads on a bus to Steve's next stop. On the road, she meets Drew Baxter, owner of a gaseteria in the town where she's heading. Drew sets Sally up with a room at a local boarding house and a job at his business. Try as he might, Drew can't win Sally's heart from Steve, who has remained indifferent to Sally since her arrival. When Steve heads off to South America, Sally is even more despondent--especially after she learns that she's pregnant with his child. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <DanNGM@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Unwed Pregnancy | Birth Mother | Unmarried | Single Parent | Mother  | See more »

Taglines:

. . . in a picture that plunges heart-deep into the story of one girl's mistake! [Australia theatrical] See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Shame See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$153,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Emerald Productions Inc. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | West Germany:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (DVD) | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Ida Lupino took over directing chores after original director Elmer Clifton suffered a serious heart attack and was unable to complete the picture. Clifton, in fact, died shortly after the film's release. See more »