Very best movie i ever watch

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

First off I have to say that Jail Bait wasn't what I expected. Given its title I thought Jail Bait would be about the evils of having sex with minors. It certainly would have been in the Ed Wood tradition. But the Jail Bait here is the weapon that our protagonist Clancy Malone was carrying. Malone is an irresponsible young punk, son of Dr. Herbert Rawlinson who likes hanging out with hoods like Timothy Farrell. He's already been picked up for gun possession and he's the cause of grief for Rawlinson and sister Dolores Fuller.But one night Malone and Farrell pull a stickup at a theater and retired cop Bud Osborne is killed who is employed as a night watchman. The police in the people of Lyle Talbot and Steve Reeves investigate this one like Osborne was still on active duty.This is as far as I go, the film takes some bizarre twists that only the mind of an Ed Wood could conceive.When I say Steve Reeves that is indeed the original Hercules. And of course Ed Wood had him take his shirt off. He bulked up a bit in the 4 years since for the Hercules role. As usual Wood shoots a most economical film. Players like Lyle Talbot, Herbert Rawlinson, and Bud Osborne who've got an impressive list of credits looked pained beyond belief. I'd love to know how Talbot got associated with Wood. Rawlinson died right after completing his part. He looks very ill in his scenes. Jail Bait is an Ed Wood project through and through.

Yes this is a terrible movie but I am watching it now for the 10th time. I just can't believe it was made. Script is beyond terrible, borders on a child like effort. But it does give on a good laugh. I would think it would be perfect for a film school, for the Chapter "How not to make a movie". And the insertion of a minstrel show was Unbelievable. If that was done today the resulting outcry would be insane. Plane Nine worst movie ever, no way! Of all of the Ed Woods movies that I have seen, this in my opinion was his worst. But do I recommend, yes. Does bring laughs which I do not think he was attempting.

None of Ed Wood Jnr's movies are not what I deem great, however I also don't consider any of them among the worst movies of all time or him the worst director. There are better written, made and acted movies out there, but no matter how bad they are they are kind of like guilty pleasures. I do prefer Plan 9 from Outer Space, Bride of the Monster and Glen and Glenda over Jail Bait, but Jail Bait is at least better than Night of the Ghouls, Orgy of the Dead and especially The Sinister Urge. That is my opinion of course. The ending is huge fun, obvious but it does have to be seen to be believed. Jail Bait while having a lot of continuity errors is also one of Wood's better-looking movies, the camera work is not as static and the sets not as wobbly. There is much that is really terrible though, especially the music which is very repetitive and cheesy, it also gets far too much very quickly. The dialogue is truly horrendous as well, though I admit I did bust a gut from laughing at some of the howlers. The story is thankfully more coherent than the likes of Orgy of the Dead and also not as deadly dull as The Sinister Urge, however it is rather sluggish and often illogical, the ending is the highlight and where things really liven up. The acting is really amateurish as well, the best is Herbert Rawlinson while the rest are as stiff as a robot. Steve Reeves does have sex appeal, but it doesn't disguise his very bland acting or that his shirtless scene felt out of place. In conclusion, terrible but somewhat entertaining. Even more entertaining actually is the facts behind the movie, they make for a fascinating read. 3/10 Bethany Cox

Clancy Malone (as Don Gregor) is an "over 21" juvenile delinquent; he carries an illegal gun, gets arrested, is bailed out, and helps pal Timothy Farrell (as Vic Brady) commit burglaries. Mr. Malone's father Herbert Rawlinson (as Boris Gregor) is a very successful plastic surgeon; later, his skill comes in handy. Blonde Dolores Fuller (as Marilyn Gregor) is a concerned sister. Lawmen Lyle Talbot (as Inspector Johns) and Steve Reeves (as Bob Lawrence) investigate the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Malone's criminal escapades.Strong competition for worst performance honors. The Spanish guitar is annoying. "Cotton Watts and Chick" perform the "blackface" act. First feature film for Herculean Reeves, who gets to appear shirtless in a scene. Last feature film for Mr. Rawlinson. Not even good Wood. * Jail Bait (1954) Edward D. Wood Jr. ~ Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Herbert Rawlinson