Dear Brat
1951, English. Directed by William A. Seiter.
Mirian Wilkins, the teenage daughter of Senator Wilkins, starts a Society for the Rehabilitation of Criminals and, without the approval or knowledge of her father, elects him to the position of honorary president. When the family's new gardener, Baxter, turns out to be a notorious ex-convict who was sentenced to prison by Senator Wilkins when he was a judge, Wilkins considers firing him until his daughter points out that would be an unwise decision considering the position her father held on society.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Mona FreemanMiriam Wilkins
- Billy De WolfeAlbert
- Edward ArnoldSenator Wilkins
- Lyle BettgerBaxter
- Mary PhilipsEdie Wilkins
- Natalie WoodPauline Baxter
- William ReynoldsRobbie Clark (as William Regnolds)
- Frank CadyParole Officer Creavy
- Lillian RandolphDora
- Irene WinstonMrs. Baxter
- Patty Lou ArdenClara
- Mary FieldCriminal Records Clerk (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 30 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Devery Freeman
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Dear Brat: quick answers
What should I watch before Dear Brat?
Watch Dear Ruth (1947) and Dear Wife (1949) first.
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How long is Dear Brat?
Dear Brat runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is Dear Brat on?
Dear Brat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Brat?
If you liked Dear Brat, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Send Me No Flowers, My Fake Boyfriend.
Who directed Dear Brat?
Dear Brat (1951) was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Mona Freeman, Billy De Wolfe, Edward Arnold.