---
title: "Not Wanted"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/not-wanted-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 126265
imdb_id: "tt0041700"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 35
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Not Wanted (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/not-wanted-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Not Wanted.
Year: 1949.
Genre: American drama.
Release Date: 06/24/1949 (US).
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Directors: Elmer Clifton and an un-credited Ida Lupino. (Clifton suffered a heart attack a few days after shooting started; Lupino stepped in to direct without taking credit).
Cast: Sally Forrest, Keefe Brasselle, Leo Penn, Dorothy Adams.
Plot: A beautiful but unsophisticated girl is seduced by a worldly piano player and gives up her out-of-wedlock baby, her guilt compels her to kidnap another child.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Not Wanted is a 1949 American drama film directed by Elmer Clifton and an un-credited Ida Lupino.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Filmzie, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Cultpix | Tubi TV, Filmzie, Plex, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Cultpix | Tubi TV, Filmzie, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Elmer Clifton, Ida Lupino
- **Networks / Studios**: Emerald Productions Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sally Forrest** as *Sally Kelton*
- **Keefe Brasselle** as *Drew Baxter*
- **Leo Penn** as *Steve Ryan*
- **Dorothy Adams** as *Mrs. Kelton*
- **Wheaton Chambers** as *Mr. Kelton*
- **Rita Lupino** as *Joan*
- **Audrey Farr** as *Nancy*
- **Carole Donne** as *Jane*
- **Ruth Clifford** as *Mrs. Stone*
- **Ruthelma Stevens** as *Miss James*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Not Wanted online?
Not Wanted is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Not Wanted worth watching?
Not Wanted holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 35 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Not Wanted and when was it released?
Not Wanted is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Not Wanted?
Not Wanted was directed by Elmer Clifton, Ida Lupino.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Not Wanted — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/126265)
- [Not Wanted - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_Wanted)
- [Not Wanted (1949) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/126265-not-wanted/cast)
- [Not Wanted (1949) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041700/)
- [Not Wanted (1949) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/not-wanted/credits)
- [Not Wanted - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Not_Wanted)

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