The Women

[1939, Movie]

The Women: Review

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

Every feminist's nightmare? In some ways, yes; in others, no. Adapted from the hit Broadway play by Clare Boothe, this blistering, fast-paced comedy does portray its subjects as inordinately fond of catty gossip, but also has some interesting points to make about female bonding and societal pressures. With Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Joan Fontaine and Paulette Goddard. Read the complete review for The Women

The Women: Cast & Details

Year: 1939
Rated NR

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Cast
Norma Shearer: Mary Haines
Joan Crawford: Chrystal Allen
Rosalind Russell: Sylvia Fowler
Mary Boland: Countess DeLave
Paulette Goddard: Miriam Aarons
Joan Fontaine: Peggy Day

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"Acceptable for children." ???Joan Crawford's last lines sum it up perfectly. "Women like you (these) aren't talked about in public, outside of a kennel that is".And after seeing this movie... read more
Posted by richteas Aug 20, 2007 4:01 PM

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