Woman Wanted (1935): Cast & Where to Watch
Woman Wanted is a 1935 crime drama directed by George B. Seitz, starring Maureen O'Sullivan as Ann, Joel McCrea and Louis Calhern. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes. Stream it on Plex and Shout! Factory, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Woman Wanted About?
The premise of Woman Wanted without spoilers.
After a jury convicts Ann Grey for murder, the transport vehicle crashes, allowing her to flee. She lands in lawyer Tony Baxter’s car, and he quickly believes she’s innocent. Tony risks everything while both are chased by police and mob boss Smiley Gordon, who staged the escape hoping Ann will lead him to a hidden $250,000 stash.
Woman Wanted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder trial
- wrongfully convicted
- escaped prisoner
- reading a verdict
- guilty verdict
- convicted murderer
- false accusation of murder
- car crash
- love triangle
- fiance fiancee relationship
- house detective
- courthouse
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- searching an apartment
- reference to clark gable
- circumstantial evidence
- coupe
- barn
- bullet punctured gas tank
- breaking and entering
- hamburger
- telephone call
- hiccup
- trespassing
- intoxicated
- getting someone drunk
- car theft
- engagement party
- tap dancer
- gun in a desk drawer
- shot in the shoulder
- doctor
- harboring a fugitive
- district attorney
- telephone number
- police boat
- reference to sherlock holmes
- passed out drunk
- based on story
- chrysler imperial convertible
- racketeer
- motorboat
- rainstorm
- car chase
- motorboat chase
- reference to the death penalty
- posing as a cook
- ultimatum
- roadside diner
- boat dock
- kidnapping
Where to Watch Woman Wanted
Stream it on Plex and Shout! Factory, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Woman Wanted Cast & Characters
Maureen O'Sullivan leads the cast as Ann, with Joel McCrea as Tony and Louis Calhern as Smiley. Directed by George B. Seitz; 58 actors are credited in all.
- Director George B. Seitz
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Maureen O'Sullivan as Ann -
Joel McCrea as Tony -
Louis Calhern as Smiley -
James Flavin as Mac - Policeman (uncredited)
Also Starring in Woman Wanted
· 54 more- Edgar Kennedy Sweeney
- William B. Davidson Collins
- Lewis Stone District Attorney
- Granville Bates Casey
- Lee Phelps Detective Charlie Beale (uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor Policeman (uncredited)
- Charles Lane Defense Attorney Herman (uncredited)
- Harry Strang Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse Reporter (uncredited)
- Stanley Andrews Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- Charles Trowbridge Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)
- Al Hill Smiley's Henchman (uncredited)
- Brooks Benedict Casino Manager in Nightclub (uncredited)
- Don Brodie Reporter (uncredited)
- John Dilson Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited)
- Sam McDaniel Oscar - Show Boat Washroom Attendant (uncredited)
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- Erville Alderson Constable
- Dick Rush Detective (uncredited)
- Howard Hickman Dr. Griffith (uncredited)
- Eddie Kane Nightclub Headwaiter (uncredited)
- John Kelly Truck Driver Hitting Police Car (uncredited)
- Sayre Dearing Party Guest (uncredited)
- Harry C. Bradley Third Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited)
- Dave O'Brien Steve - Tap Dancer at Baxter's Party (uncredited)
- Robert Greig Peedles
- Barry Norton Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jack Rice Man Walking With Cane in Hotel (uncredited)
- Ernie Alexander Steve - Man Bringing Newspapers (uncredited)
- Michael Mark Smiley's Henchman (uncredited)
- Arthur Housman Art - Waiter at Party (uncredited)
- Carl Stockdale Court Clerk Reading Verdict (uncredited)
- Tom McGuire Court Officer (uncredited)
- Eddie Hart Andy - Smiley's Henchman (uncredited)
- Ralf Harolde Monk Shelby (uncredited)
- Boyd Irwin Judge at Ann's Trial (uncredited)
- Phil Tead Second Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited)
- Edward Norris Man on Phone at Party (uncredited)
- Hector V. Sarno Juror in Backgound of Jury Room (uncredited)
- James P. Burtis Second State Trooper (uncredited)
- Gayne Whitman Attorney (uncredited)
- Harry McCoy Businessman (uncredited)
- Frank Sheridan Judge at Baxter's Proceedings (uncredited)
- Noel Madison Joe Metz
- Charles Marsh Reporter (uncredited)
- Ivan Miller First State Trooper (uncredited)
- Clay Clement Smiley's Henchman (uncredited)
- Gertrude Short Gertie
- Richard Powell Lee
- Adrienne Ames Betty
- Isabelle Keith Telephone Operator (uncredited)
- Billy Dooley Mr. Sneider - Bumped by Ann (uncredited)
- Bob Murphy Mike - Dissenting Juror (uncredited)
- Paul Parry Minor Role (uncredited)
- Margaret Bloodgood Matron With Ann (uncredited)
Woman Wanted Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “L'avventura di Anna Gray” and “La fugitiva”.
- Also known as
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- L'avventura di Anna Gray
- La fugitiva
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Woman Wanted FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Woman Wanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Woman Wanted?
Woman Wanted runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Woman Wanted released?
Woman Wanted was released on August 2, 1935.
Who directed Woman Wanted?
Woman Wanted was directed by George B. Seitz.
More films by George B. Seitz Who is in the cast of Woman Wanted?
Woman Wanted stars Maureen O'Sullivan as Ann, Joel McCrea as Tony and Louis Calhern as Smiley, among 58 credited actors.
Where can I watch Woman Wanted?
In the US, Woman Wanted is streaming on Plex, Shout! Factory and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
Does Woman Wanted have a post-credit scene?
No. Woman Wanted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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