Teenage Doll (1957): Cast & Plot
Teenage Doll is a 1957 crime drama directed by Roger Corman, starring Dorothy Neumann as Estelle Bonney, June Kenney and John Brinkley. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Woolner Brothers Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Teenage Doll About?
The premise of Teenage Doll without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tempted and tarnished, a teenage girl gang called the Black Widows reels after one of their members is murdered. They blame Barbara, occasional girlfriend of the rival Vandals’ leader. As gangs ready for a rumble, the film shows the chaotic home lives of the members, exposing family dysfunction, while even ordinary American victims are far from pristine.
Teenage Doll Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- teensploitation film
- teensploitation
- prostitution
- murder
- lie
- poverty
- police investigation
- stealing money
- jealousy
- rival gangs
- exploitation
- remorse
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- police arrest
- fear
- revenge
- gang
- sexual innuendo
- teenage drug addict
- girl gang
- female brawling
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- male female relationship
- teen angst
- juvenile delinquent
Teenage Doll Cast & Characters
Dorothy Neumann leads the cast as Estelle Bonney, with June Kenney as Barbara Bonney and John Brinkley as Eddie Rand. Directed by Roger Corman; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roger Corman
- Dorothy Neumann as Estelle Bonney
- June Kenney as Barbara Bonney
- John Brinkley as Eddie Rand
- Fay Spain as Helen
Also Starring in Teenage Doll
· 12 more- Ziva Rodann Eva
- Sandra Smith Lori
- Colette Jackson May
- Barboura Morris Janet
- Paul Bryar Helen's Father
- Richard Devon Det. Dunston
- Richard H. Cutting Police Sgt. Phil Herne
- Barbara Wilson Betty Herne
- Ed Nelson Police Officer 'Dutch' / Blind Man
- Bruno VeSota Fat Witness
- Abby Dalton Girl
- Jay Sayer Wally Tomasek
Teenage Doll Plot Summary
What happens in Teenage Doll from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Black Widows, a teenage girl gang, face tragedy when one of their own is found dead, and they quickly pin the blame on Barbara Bonney, [June Kenney], a former girlfriend of Eddie Rand, [John Brinkley], the charismatic leader of the rival Vandals. As both sides gear up for a rumble, the film peels back the girls’ lives at home, exaggerating every kind of family dysfunction to heighten the stakes.
Full summary
The whole story of Teenage Doll, scene by scene
Teenage Doll Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Teenage Doll.
How Well Do You Know Teenage Doll?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the teenage girl gang at the center of the story?
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Teenage Doll FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Teenage Doll, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Teenage Doll?
Teenage Doll runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Teenage Doll released?
Teenage Doll was released on September 19, 1957.
Who directed Teenage Doll?
Teenage Doll was directed by Roger Corman.
More films by Roger Corman Who is in the cast of Teenage Doll?
Teenage Doll stars Dorothy Neumann as Estelle Bonney, June Kenney as Barbara Bonney and John Brinkley as Eddie Rand, among 16 credited actors.
Does Teenage Doll have a post-credit scene?
No. Teenage Doll has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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