Susan Slade (1961)

Premarital sex, secrets, and society. At 17, shy Susan Slade is on her way to California after a ten-year stay at a remote Chilean mine where her father was chief engineer. Onboard ship, ... See full summary »

Director:

Delmer Daves

Writers:

Doris Hume (novel), Delmer Daves (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Troy Donahue, Connie Stevens, Dorothy McGuire

Cast

Cast overview:
Troy Donahue	...	Hoyt Brecker
Connie Stevens	...	Susan Slade
Dorothy McGuire	...	Leah Slade
Lloyd Nolan	...	Roger Slade
Brian Aherne	...	Stanton Corbett
Grant Williams	...	Conn White
Natalie Schafer	...	Marion Corbett
Kent Smith	...	Dr. Fane
Bert Convy	...	Wells Corbett

Storyline

Premarital sex, secrets, and society. At 17, shy Susan Slade is on her way to California after a ten-year stay at a remote Chilean mine where her father was chief engineer. Onboard ship, she's romanced by Conn White, a handsome mountain climber on his way to Alaska. Home in Monterey, Susan longs to hear from Conn. Two locals also take a shine to her - Hoyt Brecker, a horse wrangler who's the son of a criminal, and Wells Corbett, a sweet guy who lives in his high-society parents' shadow. Jump ahead two years, Susan has a desperate secret that her socially-conscious mother won't let her share. Can Susan find happiness - and what is it really that turns a girl into a woman?

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Plot Keywords:

mountain climber | ship | suicide attempt | baby boy | horseback riding | 

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Taglines:

She always meant to hold them off. She never could until she met the boy who understood...

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 1961 (USA)

Also Known As:

O Erro de Susan Slade

Filming Locations:

Monterey, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Near the end of the film, after Troy Donahue's character has left the hospital waiting room, there is a close-up of Connie Stevens with Donahue's shoulder still visible just behind her.

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Soundtracks

"Lullaby"
(uncredited)
Music by Johannes Brahms
Lyrics by Connie Stevens
Sung by Connie Stevens
Arranged by Max Steiner

User Reviews

A memorable film!!

I have loved this film from the time I saw it as a pre-teen in the late 60's. This is one of about half a dozen films that stayed with me through adulthood. I realize by todays standards this is fluff and possibly corny, but I love it none the less. I am so tired of all the sex, violence and profanity! It is so refreshing to see a film that deals with an unplanned pregnancy, but you didn't have to see the sex act to get the impact of this situation. I think anyone who loved A Summer Place, Parrish, Palm Springs Weekend or Rome Adventure will love this film too. I was lucky enough to get it on DVD, and I watch it every couple of weeks or whenever I need to be transported back to a kinder, gentler time. If you have the opportunity to see this film, don't miss it!!