Discussion of "Not Wanted"
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Not Wanted (1949) is an American drama directed by Elmer Clifton (and an uncredited Ida Lupino) and starring Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, and Leo Penn. The screenplay was written by Lupino and Paul Jarrico, and produced by Lupino and Anson Bond. The film score was composed by Leith Stevens (All My Sons 1948).
Sally Kelton (Forrest) feels put upon by her parents and leaves home to follow Steve Ryan (Penn) a traveling musician. He abandons her when he finds out she’s pregnant. Not knowing where to turn, she finds herself in a home for unwed mothers. She gives up her child for adoption which leaves Sally feeling empty and unworthy of love. When she meets Drew Baxter (Brasselle), a disabled veteran will she be able to feel wanted at last?
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Discussion of "Not Wanted"