Adaptations
A film version of The Wayward Bus was released in 1957, with a largely obscure cast. Much of the dramatic action in Steinbeck's novel consists of internal monologue; the film version is unable to match this.
The movie retains some minor interest because two actresses in the cast have modern cult followings: Jayne Mansfield (Camille Oaks) and Joan Collins (Alice Chicoy). The film was released in May 1957 at the height of Mansfield's popularity and enjoyed some box office success and good notices.
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