Not Wanted(1949)
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Not Wanted Synopsis
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.
Not Wanted (1949) is a drama film directed by Elmer Clifton, released on June 24, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, Leo Penn and Dorothy Adams. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Elmer Clifton
- Writers:
- Malvin Wald, Ida Lupino, Paul Jarrico
- Producers:
- Anson Bond, Ida Lupino
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Composer:
- Leith Stevens
- Production:
- Emerald Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Not Wanted (1949) Trailer
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Not Wanted Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sally Forrest
as Sally Kelton
Keefe Brasselle
as Drew Baxter
Leo Penn
as Steve Ryan
Dorothy Adams
as Mrs. Kelton
Wheaton Chambers
as Mr. Kelton
Rita Lupino
as Joan
- Audrey Farr
Audrey Farr
as Nancy
Carole Donne
as Jane
Ruth Clifford
as Mrs. Stone
Ruthelma Stevens
as Miss James
- Virginia Mullen
Virginia Mullen
as Infant's Mother
Marie Harmon
as Irene
Key crew
Directed by Elmer Clifton, written by Malvin Wald, Ida Lupino and Paul Jarrico, produced by Anson Bond and Ida Lupino.
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Not Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 35 ratings.
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Not Wanted – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Not Wanted online?
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Not Wanted (1949) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Not Wanted?
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The main cast of Not Wanted (1949) includes Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, Leo Penn, Dorothy Adams and Wheaton Chambers. The film was directed by Elmer Clifton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Not Wanted released?
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Not Wanted was released on June 24, 1949 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Not Wanted worth watching?
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Not Wanted (1949) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Not Wanted?
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Yes. The official Not Wanted trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.