Date Bait

Date Bait

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"AT SIXTEEN... a girl learns about love... ONE WAY OR THE OTHER!"

1960

1h 12m

5.3(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two wild and rebellious teenagers in love find that their eager wedding plans are being complicated by family members and roughneck gangsters.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Gary Clarke

Gary Clarke

Danny Logan

Marlo Ryan

Sue Randall

Dick Gering

Brad Martinelli

Carol Dawne

Frida Porter

Jon Lindon

Slats

John Garwood

John Garwood

Nico Martinelli

Michael Bachus

Mr. Randall

Mildred Miller

Mrs. Randall

Steve Ihnat

Steve Ihnat

John Logan

Chad Williams

Tony - Nico's Henchman

Creative team

Directed by: O'Dale Ireland
Written by: Ethelmae Wilson Page
Robert Slaven
Produced by: O'Dale Ireland

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