Wild Weed (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1949, Wild Weed is a drama film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 70 minutes. “How Bad Can a Good Girl Get... Without Losing Her Virtue and Self-Respect?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chorus girl's career is ruined and her brother is driven to suicide when she starts smoking marijuana.
Who’s in it. Wild Weed stars Lila Leeds as Anne Lester, Alan Baxter as Markey, Lyle Talbot as Capt. Hayes and Mary Ellen Popel as Rita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Wild Weed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Weed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Weed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Weed (1949)?
- In US, Wild Weed is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Weed worth watching?
- Wild Weed holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Weed?
- Wild Weed stars Lila Leeds, Alan Baxter, Lyle Talbot, Mary Ellen Popel and David Holt.
- When was Wild Weed released?
- Wild Weed was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.