Jail Bait (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1954, Jail Bait is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., running about 74 minutes. “Danger! These girls are hot!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Don Gregor, the son of famous plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Gregor, begins to hang around with young criminal Vic Brady and carry a gun. The pair attempt an armed holdup, and when things start to go wrong Gregor accidentally kills a night watchman. Fearing that Gregor plans to turn himself in, Brady kills him and blackmails Dr. Gregor into giving him a new face.
Who’s in it. Jail Bait stars Lyle Talbot as Inspector John, Herbert Rawlinson as Dr Boris Gregor, Steve Reeves as Lt Bob Lauwrence and Dolores Fuller as Marilyn Gregor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Jail Bait has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jail Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jail Bait tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jail Bait (1954)?
- In US, Jail Bait is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jail Bait worth watching?
- Jail Bait holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jail Bait?
- Jail Bait stars Lyle Talbot, Herbert Rawlinson, Steve Reeves, Dolores Fuller and Clancy Malone.
- When was Jail Bait released?
- Jail Bait was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.