Girl on Approval (1961)
Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every family that's tried to look after her has found her too difficult. Now Anne and John Howland want to foster Sheila. But if they can't make a home for her, her future looks bleak.
Director: Charles Frend
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Cast
- Rachel Roberts - Anne Howland
- James Maxwell - John Howland
- Annette Whiteley - Sheila
- Ellen McIntosh - Mary Gardner
- John Dare - Stephen Howland
- Michael Clarke - William Howland
Screenplay
- Kathleen White
- Kenneth Cavander (Script Editor)
Music: Clifton Parker
Cinematography: John Coquillon
Editing: John Bloom
Production: Eyeline Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Frend
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Girl on Approval about?
- Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every family that's tried to look after her has found her too difficult. Now Anne and John Howland want to foster Sheila. But if they can't make a home for her, her future looks bleak.
- Who directed Girl on Approval?
- Girl on Approval was directed by Charles Frend.
- Who stars in Girl on Approval?
- Girl on Approval stars Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell, Annette Whiteley, Ellen McIntosh, John Dare, Michael Clarke.
- How long is Girl on Approval?
- Girl on Approval has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Girl on Approval?
- Girl on Approval is a Drama film.
- Where was Girl on Approval produced?
- Girl on Approval was produced in United Kingdom.