

On the Loose
1951, English. Directed by Charles Lederer.
School-Girl by day... Thrill-Seeker by night!
After years of living in her selfish parents' (Melvyn Douglas and Lynn Bari) egotistical shadows, desperate teenager Jill Bradley (Joan Evans) makes a last-ditch play for attention by attempting suicide. Jill's guilt-ridden father tries at last to help her and to cheer her up but new problems arise.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 28 September 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson
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How long is On the Loose?
On the Loose runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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On the Loose is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On the Loose on?
On the Loose isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 1951. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Loose?
If you liked On the Loose, try The Truth About Emanuel, The Reckless Moment, Dog Pound.
Who directed On the Loose?
On the Loose (1951) was directed by Charles Lederer and stars Joan Evans, Melvyn Douglas, Lynn Bari.