The Bad Seed (1956) — Perfery

(1956)Directed by Mervyn LeRoy129 minThriller, Drama, Horror

“Talk all you want about the man and the woman -- but please don't tell about the girl!”

Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.

Patty McCormackas Rhoda Penmark

Nancy Kellyas Christine Penmark

Henry Jonesas Leroy Jessup

Eileen Heckartas Hortense Daigle

Evelyn Vardenas Monica Breedlove

William Hopperas Col. Kenneth Penmark

Paul Fixas Richard Bravo

Jesse Whiteas Emory Wages

Gage Clarkeas Reginald "Reggie" Tasker

Joan Croydonas Claudia Fern

Frank Cadyas Henry Daigle

Frances Bavieras Woman at Dinner Party (uncredited)

Violet N. Caneas Teacher (uncredited)

Vivian Clermontas Mary Beth Musgrove (uncredited)

Shelley Fabaresas Margie (uncredited)

Kathy Garveras Rhoda's Classmate (uncredited)

Don C. Harveyas Guard in Hospital (uncredited)

Edna Hollandas Saleslady (uncredited)

Dayton Lummisas Doctor (uncredited)

NM Natalie Mastersas Nurse (uncredited)

Patricia Morrowas Ginny (uncredited)

Adele Tayloras Teacher (uncredited)

JT John Truaxas Sergeant (uncredited)