The Female Animal (1958)

Cast

• Hedy Lamarr - Vanessa Windsor
• Jane Powell - Penny Windsor
• Jan Sterling - Lily Frayne
• George Nader - Chris Farley
• Jerry Paris - Hank Lopez
• Gregg Palmer - Piggy
• Mabel Albertson - Irma Jones
• James Gleason - Tom Maloney
• Richard H. Cutting - Dr. John Ramsay
• Ann Doran - Nurse

Screenplay

• Albert Zugsmith (Story)
• Robert Hill (Screenplay)

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

love triangle, suicide attempt, film noir, rebellious daughter, older woman younger man relationship, movie star, movie set, house-sitting, reluctant hero, daughter of the boss, aging actress, alcoholic actress, mother and daughter love same man

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Female Animal about?

Jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor, saved from a studio accident by handsome extra Chris Farley, pursues him, and soon he's the 'caretaker' of her beach house. Vanessa's sexy, alcoholic adult daughter Penny accidentally meets Chris, who rescues her from an 'octopus' boyfriend. Before you know it, Chris is involved with both mother and daughter, and his only way out is to take a job in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids...

Who directed The Female Animal?

The Female Animal was directed by Harry Keller.

Who stars in The Female Animal?

The Female Animal stars Hedy Lamarr, Jane Powell, Jan Sterling, George Nader, Jerry Paris, Gregg Palmer.

How long is The Female Animal?

The Female Animal has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).

What genre is The Female Animal?

The Female Animal is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was The Female Animal produced?

The Female Animal was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of The Female Animal?

The themes of The Female Animal include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.