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Vaarallista kylvöä

Original title: The Bad Seed
  • 19561956
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
14K
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Henry Jones, Nancy Kelly, and Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
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Rhoda Penmark seems like your average, sweet eight-year-old girl. When her rival at school dies in mysterious circumstances at the school picnic her mother starts to suspect that Rhoda was r... Read allRhoda Penmark seems like your average, sweet eight-year-old girl. When her rival at school dies in mysterious circumstances at the school picnic her mother starts to suspect that Rhoda was responsible.Rhoda Penmark seems like your average, sweet eight-year-old girl. When her rival at school dies in mysterious circumstances at the school picnic her mother starts to suspect that Rhoda was responsible.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
14K
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  • Director
    • Mervyn LeRoy
  • Writers
    • John Lee Mahin(screenplay)
    • Maxwell Anderson(play)
    • William March(novel)
  • Stars
    • Nancy Kelly
    • Patty McCormack
    • Gage Clarke
  • Director
    • Mervyn LeRoy
  • Writers
    • John Lee Mahin(screenplay)
    • Maxwell Anderson(play)
    • William March(novel)
  • Stars
    • Nancy Kelly
    • Patty McCormack
    • Gage Clarke
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 238User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

    Videos1

    The Bad Seed
    Trailer 3:21
    The Bad Seed

    Photos83

    Mervyn LeRoy and Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    Henry Jones and Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    "The Bad Seed" Patty McCormack in a special photo shoot for her Oscar nominated performance 1956 Warner Brothers
    "The Bad Seed" Patty McCormack in a special photo shoot for her Oscar nominated performance 1956 Warner Brothers
    Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    "The Bad Seed" Patty McCormack in a special photo shoot for her Oscar nominated performance 1956 Warner Brothers
    "The Bad Seed" Patty McCormack in a special photo shoot for her Oscar nominated performance 1956 Warner Brothers
    Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    Henry Jones, Nancy Kelly, and Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    Henry Jones, Nancy Kelly, and Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)
    Patty McCormack in Vaarallista kylvöä (1956)

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    Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly
    • Christine Penmark
    Patty McCormack
    Patty McCormack
    • Rhoda Penmark
    Gage Clarke
    Gage Clarke
    • Tasker
    Jesse White
    Jesse White
    • Emory
    Joan Croydon
    • Miss Fern
    • (as Joan Croyden)
    William Hopper
    William Hopper
    • Col. Kenneth Penmark
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Richard Bravo
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • Leroy
    Evelyn Varden
    Evelyn Varden
    • Monica
    Eileen Heckart
    Eileen Heckart
    • Mrs. Hortense Daigle
    Frank Cady
    Frank Cady
    • Henry Daigle
    Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier
    • Woman in Dinner Party
    • (uncredited)
    Violet N. Cane
    • Teacher
    • (uncredited)
    Vivian Clermont
    • Mary Beth Musgrove
    • (uncredited)
    Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares
    • Margie
    • (uncredited)
    Kathy Garver
    Kathy Garver
    • Rhoda's Classmate
    • (uncredited)
    Don C. Harvey
    Don C. Harvey
    • Guard in Hospital Corridor
    • (uncredited)
    Edna Holland
    Edna Holland
    • Saleslady
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mervyn LeRoy
    • Writers
      • John Lee Mahin(screenplay)
      • Maxwell Anderson(play)
      • William March(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The original Broadway production of "The Bad Seed" by Maxwell Anderson opened on December 8, 1954 and ran for 334 performances. Nancy Kelly won the 1955 Tony Award for Actress in a Drama for "The Bad Seed" and recreated her role in the movie. Patty McCormack, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Varden, Henry Jones and Joan Croydon also recreated their stage roles in the movie version.
    • Goofs
      Christine plans dinner for Tasker. She gets word from Bravo that he is coming to town that same evening, maybe even in time for dinner. Christine sends Rhoda to Monica's because the adults expect to eat late, past Rhoda's dinner time. Tasker ends up leaving, after meeting with Christine. However, there is no mention of dinner or why he leaves before eating.
    • Quotes

      [How murderers are executed]

      Leroy: They got a little blue chair for little boys and a little pink chair for little girls.

    • Crazy credits
      After the finale, a narrator tells the audience "One moment please. And now our wonderful cast." Then, the principal cast members are introduced one by one, like they would be at the end of a play. After that's done with, there's a brief scene in which Nancy Kelly spanks Patty McCormack.
    • Connections
      Featured in Kauhu asuu naapurissa (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Au clair de la lune
      (uncredited)
      Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Lully
      Played on the piano by Patty McCormack and whistled by Henry Jones
      Played often in the score

    User reviews238

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    The Bad Seed is tops in foul deeds
    I really loved this film. You can't beat a movie like this, with the dripping campy delivery by Rhoda. Great stuff. I watched this shortly after the AFI Heroes & Villains list came out, and was surprised to see that not only was Rhoda not in the top 50 Villains list, but she wasn't even on the nominating form. Too bad because this a film where you really end up hating the antagonist and are hoping that someone really clobbers her! That's what makes a great villain. (Incidentally, my wife and I watched this shortly after we found out she's pregnant. Wish us luck!)
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    • Lumbering_Jack
    • Jun 14, 2003

    FAQ9

    • What is 'The Bad Seed' about?
    • Is "The Bad Seed" based on a book?
    • What is the music that Rhoda keeps playing on the piano?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1957 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Bad Seed
    • Filming locations
      • Midwest Street, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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