Wild Weed(1949)
How Bad Can a Good Girl Get... Without Losing Her Virtue and Self-Respect?
Wild Weed Synopsis
A chorus girl's career is ruined and her brother is driven to suicide when she starts smoking marijuana.
Wild Weed (1949) is a drama film directed by Sam Newfield, released on July 20, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Lila Leeds, Alan Baxter, Lyle Talbot and Mary Ellen Popel. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Newfield
- Writers:
- Richard H. Landau, Arthur Hoerl
- Producers:
- Richard Kay
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Greenhalgh
- Composer:
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Production:
- Roadshow Attractions
- Status:
- Released
Wild Weed (1949) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wild Weed before you stream it.
Wild Weed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lila Leeds
as Anne Lester
Alan Baxter
as Markey
Lyle Talbot
as Capt. Hayes
- Mary Ellen Popel
Mary Ellen Popel
as Rita
David Holt
as Bob Lester
Michael Whalen
as Jonathan Treanor
Robert Kent
as Lt. Mason
Don C. Harvey
as Lt. Tyne
Jack Elam
as Raymond - Henchman
David Gorcey
as Ricky
Dick Cogan
as Edmunds
- Rudolf Friml Jr.
Rudolf Friml Jr.
as Piano Soloist
Key crew
Directed by Sam Newfield, written by Richard H. Landau and Arthur Hoerl, produced by Richard Kay.
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Wild Weed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 17 ratings.
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Wild Weed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wild Weed online?
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Wild Weed (1949) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Cultpix and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wild Weed?
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The main cast of Wild Weed (1949) includes Lila Leeds, Alan Baxter, Lyle Talbot, Mary Ellen Popel and David Holt. The film was directed by Sam Newfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wild Weed released?
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Wild Weed was released on July 20, 1949 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Wild Weed worth watching?
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Wild Weed (1949) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 17 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 Wild Weed?
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Yes. The official Wild Weed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.