Woman Chases Man (1937): Cast & Plot
Woman Chases Man is a 1937 romantic comedy directed by John G. Blystone, starring Charles Winninger as B.J. Nolan, Joel McCrea and Miriam Hopkins. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Woman Chases Man About?
The premise of Woman Chases Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charmingly off‑kilter comedy that follows a witty, attractive architect who concocts an elaborate ruse to win over a charismatic millionaire and secure his backing for her ambitious new housing development. Her wild ploy triggers a cascade of laugh‑filled mishaps and unexpected romance.
Woman Chases Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- screwball comedy
- female architect
- posing as a butler
- bank check
- signing a contract
- dress made from curtains
- fainting from hunger
- wrestling match
- posing as a maid
- farce comedy
- based on story
- transatlantic voyage
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- subway ride
- sitting in a tree
- eccentric father
- whirlwind romance
- domestic servant
- gold digger
- posing as one's uncle
- woman passes out drunk
- crackpot inventor
- low income housing
- movie theatre usher
- letter of introduction
- firewater
- rehearsing a speech
- misunderstanding
- campfire
- autopen
- breakfast
- birthday
- ends with a hug
- slang
- menu
- movie theatre usher costume
- practicality
- extravagance
- needing signature
- drinking brandy
- newlywed couple
- romantic kiss
- confession of love
- badger game
- hopkins and mccrea
- housing project
- millionaire
- taxi
- process server
- impersonation
- father son relationship
Woman Chases Man Cast & Characters
Charles Winninger leads the cast as B.J. Nolan, with Joel McCrea as Kenneth Nolan and Miriam Hopkins as Virginia Travis. Directed by John G. Blystone; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director John G. Blystone
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Charles Winninger as B.J. Nolan -
Joel McCrea as Kenneth Nolan - Miriam Hopkins as Virginia Travis
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Broderick Crawford as Hunk
Also Starring in Woman Chases Man
· 14 more- Ella Logan Judy
- Leona Maricle Nina Tennyson
- Erik Rhodes Henri Saffron
- Charles Halton Mr. Judd
- George Chandler Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Policeman (uncredited)
- Al Bridge Process Server (uncredited)
- Richard Cramer Second Subway Man (uncredited)
- Walter Soderling Process Server (uncredited)
- Monte Vandergrift Process Server (uncredited)
- Jack Baxley Process Server (uncredited)
- Tom Herbert Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- William Jeffrey Doctor (uncredited)
- Al K. Hall First Subway Man (uncredited)
More from John G. Blystone
More films directed by John G. Blystone: Block-Heads, Swiss Miss, Music for Madame and 23 1/2 Hours Leave.
Woman Chases Man Plot Summary
What happens in Woman Chases Man 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
B.J. Nolan, Charles Winninger is a veteran promoter with a habit of backing outlandish schemes, a pattern so well known that his wife left all her money to her son in her will. He tries to coax his millionaire son, Kenneth Nolan, into funding a flashy housing project called Nolan Heights. Kenneth declines, sensing the same reckless impulse behind the pitches he’s seen before.
Architect Virginia Travis, Miriam Hopkins, arrives at the sprawling mansion hoping to persuade B.J. to hire her, only to discover he’s broke and harried by process servers. After B.J. breaks the news, she faints from hunger, having gone without food for almost two days, and he takes her in to his mansion.
Full summary
The whole story of Woman Chases Man, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Woman Chases Man?
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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Woman Chases Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Woman Chases Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Woman Chases Man?
Woman Chases Man runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Woman Chases Man released?
Woman Chases Man was released on April 28, 1937.
Who directed Woman Chases Man?
Woman Chases Man was directed by John G. Blystone.
More films by John G. Blystone Who is in the cast of Woman Chases Man?
Woman Chases Man stars Charles Winninger as B.J. Nolan, Joel McCrea as Kenneth Nolan and Miriam Hopkins as Virginia Travis, among 18 credited actors.
Does Woman Chases Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Woman Chases Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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