Girls Town (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1959, Girls Town is a drama film directed by Charles F. Haas, running about 90 minutes. “WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUTHFUL REBELS GO BAD?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chip is killed accidentally while trying to rape a blonde girl, who runs. Silver becomes the number one suspect even though she has an alibi, but due to previous brushes with the law she's sent to Girls Town, a home for young women in trouble with the law which is run by nuns. Silver is rebellious and causes trouble at the school, and her friend Sarafina totters near the brink of self-destruction because of an infatuation with a young singer. Meanwhile Chip's father hires a detective to find out the truth, and Chip's friend Fred gets Silver's sister in trouble at a drag race. Silver has a lot of problems all right.
Who’s in it. Girls Town stars Mamie Van Doren as Silver Morgan, Mel Tormé as Fred Alger, Elinor Donahue as Mary Lee Morgan and Gloria Talbott as Vida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Girls Town has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girls Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girls Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girls Town (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Girls Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Girls Town worth watching?
- Girls Town holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Girls Town?
- Girls Town stars Mamie Van Doren, Mel Tormé, Elinor Donahue, Gloria Talbott and Gigi Perreau.