The Woman of the Town (1943): Cast & Plot
The Woman of the Town is a 1943 western directed by George Archainbaud, starring Albert Dekker as Bat Masterson, Claire Trevor and Barry Sullivan. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Harry Sherman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman of the Town About?
The premise of The Woman of the Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After failing to get a newspaper reporter job, Bat Masterson is appointed marshal of Dodge City. He spends more time socializing than enforcing the law and falls for Dora Hand, a compassionate chorus girl devoted to the town’s welfare. When Dora is murdered by cattle baron King Kennedy, Masterson finally embraces his duties, avenges her death, and strives to honor her overlooked efforts to clean up the city.
The Woman of the Town Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- girl
- town
The Woman of the Town Cast & Characters
Albert Dekker leads the cast as Bat Masterson, with Claire Trevor as Dora Hand and Barry Sullivan as King Kennedy. Directed by George Archainbaud; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Archainbaud
- Albert Dekker as Bat Masterson
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Claire Trevor as Dora Hand -
Barry Sullivan as King Kennedy -
Joseph Crehan as New York Newspaper Editor
Also Starring in The Woman of the Town
· 34 more- Henry Hull Inky Wilkinson
- Percy Kilbride Rev. Samuel Small
- Jamesson Shade Percy Walton
- Porter Hall Mayor Dog Killey
- Russell Hicks Publisher
- Tom London Crockett Henchman
- Dewey Robinson Waddy Kerns
- Glenn Strange Walker
- Russell Simpson Sime
- George Cleveland Judge Blackburn
- Clem Bevans Buffalo Burns
- Hank Worden The Barber
- Herbert Rawlinson Doc Sears
- Garry Owen Alhambra Dealer
- Dorothy Granger Belle
- Frances Morris Mrs. Logan
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- Arthur Hohl Robert Wright
- Roy Bucko Barfly
- Hal Taliaferro Wagner
- George Morrell Barfly
- Marion Martin Daisy Davenport
- Bill Nestell Townsman
- Steve Clark Barfly
- Buck Bucko Barfly
- Claire Whitney Mrs. Robert Wright
- Eula Guy Mrs. Brown
- Wade Crosby Crockett
- Clem Fuller Townsman
- Tex Phelps Barfly
- Charley Foy Eddie Foy Sr.
- Chris Willow Bird Indian
- Beryl Wallace Louella O. Parsons
- Teddi Sherman Fanny Garretson
- Marlene Mains Annie Logan
More from George Archainbaud
More films directed by George Archainbaud: Saginaw Trail, Pack Train, Hunt the Man Down and Border Treasure.
The Woman of the Town Plot Summary
What happens in The Woman of the Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1919, Bat Masterson Albert Dekker, now a New York City newspaperman, looks back on the century he spent riding the jagged edges of the American West and the moments that shaped him. He travels to Dodge City, Kansas to reconnect with an old friend, Inky Wilkinson Henry Hull, and finds himself drawn into the town’s turmoil when the sheriff is shot. Rising to the moment, Bat steps into the role of town lawman, his primary concern the aggressive consequences of King Kennedy Barry Sullivan and his unruly band of cowboys.
Full summary
The whole story of The Woman of the Town, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Woman of the Town?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which legendary Old West figure does Albert Dekker portray in the film?
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Movies Like The Woman of the Town
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Gunfight at Dodge City, Masterson of Kansas and Womanhandled.
The Woman of the Town FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Woman of the Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman of the Town?
The Woman of the Town runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Woman of the Town released?
The Woman of the Town was released on December 31, 1943.
Who directed The Woman of the Town?
The Woman of the Town was directed by George Archainbaud.
More films by George Archainbaud Who is in the cast of The Woman of the Town?
The Woman of the Town stars Albert Dekker as Bat Masterson, Claire Trevor as Dora Hand and Barry Sullivan as King Kennedy, among 38 credited actors.
Does The Woman of the Town have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman of the Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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