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Still from The Women — The Women (1939) — George CukorPhotographed by Oliver T. Marsh and Joseph Ruttenberg

Poster for The Women

George Cukor

The Women

English / 1939 / 2h 13m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.82/5·18.6K ratings·5.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.

Included in
Ensemble Casts
Position 1
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Additions: October 2020
Position 125
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Starring Joan Crawford
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Cukor

WriterAnita Loos,

F. Scott Fitzgerald,

Donald Ogden Stewart

CinematographerOliver T. Marsh, Joseph Ruttenberg

ComposerDavid Snell, Edward Ward

EditorRobert Kern

ProducerHunt Stromberg

Cast

Norma Sheareras Mary Haines

Joan Crawfordas Crystal Allen

Rosalind Russellas Sylvia Fowler

Mary Bolandas The Countess De Lave

Paulette Goddardas Miriam Aarons

Joan Fontaineas Peggy Day

Lucile Watsonas Mrs. Morehead

Phyllis Povahas Edith Potter

Virginia Weidleras Little Mary

Marjorie Mainas Lucy

Virginia Greyas Pat

Ruth Husseyas Miss Wattson

Muriel Hutchisonas Jane

Hedda Hopperas Dolly Dupuyster

Florence Nashas Nancy Blake

Cora Witherspoonas Mrs. Van Adams

Ann Morrissas Exercise Instructress

Dennie Mooreas Olga

Mary Cecilas Maggie

Mary Beth Hughesas Miss Trimmerback

The Women (1939) | Criteria