The Women

Based On the book by Clare Boothe Luce

The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name and was adapted for the screen by Anita Loos and Jane Murfin, who had to make the film acceptable for the Production Code for it to be released. The film stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Lucile Watson, Mary Boland, Florence Nash, and Virginia Grey. Marjorie Main and Phyllis Povah also appear, reprising their roles from the stage play.

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Release date:

1939

Director:

George Cukor

Cast:

Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Mary Boland, Paulette Goddard

Genre:

Drama, Comedy, Comedy drama, LGBTQ-related, Female buddy

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1939 in adaptations