Not Wanted
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Not Wanted

(1949)Directed by Elmer Clifton, Ida Lupino91 minDrama
“UNWED MOTHER ...her story-the nation's problem!”

Sally Kelton (Sally Forrest) leaves home chasing the promise of a worldly piano player, Steve Ryan (Leo Penn), and ends up pregnant and alone. She gives up the baby, and the guilt follows her until she takes another woman's child. Elmer Clifton directs, with Ida Lupino working uncredited, and the film treats Sally as someone who was never given anyone to lean on.

Sally Forrestas Sally Kelton
Keefe Brasselleas Drew Baxter
Leo Pennas Steve Ryan
Dorothy Adamsas Mrs. Kelton
Wheaton Chambersas Mr. Kelton
Audrey Farras Nancy
Carole Donneas Jane
Ruth Cliffordas Mrs. Stone
Ruthelma Stevensas Miss James
Virginia Mullenas Infant's Mother
Marie Harmonas Irene
Gregg Bartonas Patrolman
Charles Seelas Doctor Williams
Lawrence Dobkinas Asst. District Attorney
PWPatrick Whyteas Reverend Culbertson
TCTom Colemanas Townsman (uncredited)
Diane Fauntelleas Prisoner (uncredited)
BJBob Jellisonas Bartender (uncredited)
AOAnne O'Nealas Mrs. Nigh (uncredited)
Leo Sulkyas Townsman (uncredited)
Robert B. Williamsas Detective Booking Sally (uncredited)