Girl on Approval

1962
12
1h 15m

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1961. Drama. Stars Oscar nominated. Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell and Annette Whiteley. A key example of British new wave, a great study of the uneasy life of 14 year old Sheila.1961. Drama. Stars Oscar nominated. Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell and Annette Whiteley. A key example of British new wave, a great study of the uneasy life of 14 year old Sheila.1961. Drama. Stars Oscar nominated. Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell and Annette Whiteley. A key example of British new wave, a great study of the uneasy life of 14 year old Sheila.

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6.7/10

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The films showing at the Rex Cinema [ now demolished ] are " The Treasure Of Monte Cristo " & " Sailor Beware "

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Title Cards: When a family breaks up it is the children who suffer the most. Often their lives begin again in Children's Homes. From there they may be helped to find love and happiness with foster parents. Some - the difficult ones - repel all help.

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Referenced in The Silent Playground (1963)

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6/10

It tries hard but is not film fodder.

Rachel Roberts is as good as ever, unfortunately the support is not as good. The ideals of fostering are put through the ringer but don't make for good viewing. It tries to explore social values. Would have been better as a documentary.