Discover a dangerous world of false accusations, prison walls and gangster schemes in Forgotten Girls (1940). Starring Louise Platt, Donald Woods and Wynne Gibson, this Republic Pictures crime drama follows a young woman whose struggle for freedom places her in even greater danger. Directed by Phil Rosen, the film also features Robert Armstrong, Eduardo Ciannelli and Jack La Rue.

Forgotten Girls (1940) Louise Platt Donald Woods Classic Crime Drama DVD

FEATURES

• Classic 1940 Hollywood Crime Drama


• Starring Louise Platt


• Starring Donald Woods


• Featuring Wynne Gibson


• Featuring Robert Armstrong


• Featuring Eduardo Ciannelli and Jack La Rue


• Directed by Phil Rosen


• A Story of Wrongful Conviction and Dangerous Deception


• Prison Drama, Gangster Intrigue and Suspense


• Republic Pictures Production


• Black & White Presentation


• With Cover Art

STORY SUMMARY

Young factory worker Judy Wingate works hard to support a troubled household, but her stepmother Frances's involvement with gangster Eddie Nolan brings violence into their lives.

When Nolan is killed, Judy takes the blame for a crime she did not commit. Convicted and sentenced to prison, she faces the loss of her freedom and the challenge of adjusting to life behind bars.

Reporter Dan Donahue takes an interest in Judy and her case, offering a glimmer of hope that the truth might eventually emerge.

Outside the prison, Frances becomes involved in a sinister scheme connected to Judy's life insurance. A planned escape promises freedom, but the criminals arranging it have their own reasons for wanting Judy out of custody.

Caught between the law and a ruthless criminal circle, Judy must navigate betrayal and danger while Dan searches for a way to clear her name.

GENRE

Genre: Movie

Subgenre: Crime / Drama / Prison Drama / Gangster / Classic Hollywood

ACTORS

Louise Platt

Donald Woods

Wynne Gibson

Robert Armstrong

Eduardo Ciannelli

Jack La Rue

Barbara Pepper

Charles D. Brown

Sarah Padden

Ann Baldwin

DIRECTOR

Phil Rosen

FILM INFORMATION

Title: Forgotten Girls

Year: 1940

Director: Phil Rosen

Screenplay: F. Hugh Herbert and Joseph Moncure March

Adaptation: George Beck

Story: Frank McDonald

Associate Producer: Robert North

Stars: Louise Platt, Donald Woods and Wynne Gibson

Cinematography: Ernest Miller

Film Editing: Ernest J. Nims

Production Company: Republic Pictures

Distributor: Republic Pictures

Original Release: March 15, 1940

Runtime: Approximately 68 Minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

DVD SPECS

Media: DVD-R

Video: NTSC

Region: Region 0

Language: English

Presentation: Black & White

DVD Display Format: 4:3

Audio: English Mono

Original Film Runtime: Approximately 68 Minutes

Artwork: With Cover Art

Compatibility: Please confirm your DVD player supports NTSC DVD-R.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Republic Pictures released the film on March 15, 1940.


• Louise Platt plays Judy Wingate, the young woman at the center of the story.


• Donald Woods plays newspaper reporter Dan Donahue.


• Wynne Gibson portrays Judy's stepmother, Frances Wingate.


• Robert Armstrong, Eduardo Ciannelli and Jack La Rue appear in the supporting cast.


• The story combines a wrongful-conviction drama with a prison escape and an insurance scheme.


• Robert North served as associate producer.


• The film's compact running time is approximately 68 minutes.

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PUBLIC DOMAIN RESEARCH

Forgotten Girls was released by Republic Pictures in 1940. Public domain status has not been established by the sources reviewed for this listing. A verified copyright registration and renewal history is still needed before describing the film as public domain.

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