Jail Bait is a film noir crime drama released in 1954 directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. The movie follows the story of a young man named Don Gregor (played by Steve Reeves), who is forced to go on the run with his girlfriend, Myrna (played by Dolores Fuller), after accidentally killing her father in a struggle.
As they try to escape the law, Don and Myrna come across a shady plastic surgeon named Dr. Otto Frank (played by Herbert Rawlinson), who offers to help Don change his appearance in exchange for money. Don takes the deal, but soon finds out that Dr. Frank is a wanted criminal who plans to use him as a pawn in a bank robbery.
Meanwhile, Don’s younger sister, who works for the police department, is desperately trying to clear his name and bring him back home. As the tension and danger escalate, Don must decide whether to go through with the robbery or risk everything to do the right thing and turn himself in to the authorities.
Jail Bait is notable for being one of the early works of Edward D. Wood Jr., who is now considered a cult figure in cinema history for his unconventional directing style and the infamous cult classic film Plan 9 from Outer Space.
Directors:
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Writer:
Alex Gordon, Edward D. Wood Jr.
Stars:
Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Herbert Rawlinson
