The Women (1939)

Name: The Women
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1939
Duration: 133 min
Cast: Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Mary Boland, Paulette Goddard

2h 13m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Mary Haines, a content wife, finds herself swayed by her gossip-loving friends when they reveal her husband’s infidelity. As she navigates the complexities of betrayal and friendship, Mary grapples with the idea of divorce, contemplating her worth and happiness. Surrounded by a circle of judgmental women, she learns the harsh realities of love and loyalty. Tensions rise as she confronts her husband and her own desires, ultimately leading to a powerful decision about her future. The film delves into themes of female relationships and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of a changing society.

Cast

Norma Shearer Joan Crawford Rosalind Russell Mary Boland Paulette Goddard Joan Fontaine Lucile Watson Phyllis Povah Virginia Weidler Marjorie Main Virginia Grey Ruth Hussey Muriel Hutchison Hedda Hopper Florence Nash