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The Women (1939) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by George Cukor and produced by Hunt Stromberg.

SYNOPSIS

In a social satire as sharp as a cat's claw, Cukor pulls back the curtains of drawing rooms and ladies' lounges to expose the machinations that go into the war between women over men. Shearer has what she thinks is a happy marriage until meddlesome Russell connives to have her learn the truth about her husband's affair with store clerk Crawford. After a trip to Reno for a quickie divorce, she learns that her husband isn't pleased with Crawford. So Shearer paints her nails jungle red and enlists her friends to snare her husband from Crawford's clutches. Snappy, spiteful dialogue from Loos, based on the play by Luce, delivered by MGM's best actresses.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

The Women was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2007.

The Women BlogHub Articles:

Westward The Women (1951): A Fuller, Richer Kind of Western

By 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 15, 2022 From 4 Star Films

My only qualm with Westward The Women might be the title itself because otherwise, it’s a striking movie that should rightfully be heralded as a supremely significant western for the story it chooses to tell. At the very least, the title does make it evident that this is a story with women at ... Read full article

COMEDY GOLD #9: Gossip from The Women (1939)

By Carol Martinheira on Sep 27, 2018 From The Old Hollywood Garden

COMEDY GOLD #9: Gossip from The Women (1939) On September 27, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Look, I like what The Women (1939) meant to do. I like the whole thing about it having an all-female cast, about it being about women and everything. Unfortunately, I’ve a... Read full article

From the Archives : The Women ( 1939 )

By The Metzinger Sisters on Aug 31, 2017 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers

Two cats ready to show their claws......Rosalind Russell and Norma Shearer in a scene from MGM's classic comedy The Women ( 1939 ). In this scene, they are on friendly terms, but they'll begin their fight shortly! From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the Silverb... Read full article

“Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy” Book Giveaway (June 26 – July 30)

By Annmarie Gatti on Jun 26, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

“Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy” We have TEN Copies to Give Away in July! It’s time for our next book giveaway! And, I am delighted to say that this time, we’ll be celebrating the women of silent comedy (and yes, it’s about time!). That said, we’ll be giv... Read full article

To the Women of Classic Hollywood.

By Michaela on Oct 13, 2016 From Love Letters to Old Hollywood

I'm at a loss as to how to begin this letter. I have a million things to say, trust me, but organizing my thoughts is difficult when it comes to confessing my adoration for the people I call my heroes. And trust me, you gals are my heroes. I've always been proud to be a woman, but watching you on th... Read full article

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The Women Quotes:

Nancy Blake: [to Countess DeLave] Chin up.
Miriam Aarons: Right, both of them.
Crystal Allen: If you throw a lambchop into a hot oven, what's gonna keep it from gettin' done?
Mrs. Moorehead: Well, cheer up, Mary; living alone has its compensations. Heaven knows it's marvelous being able to spread out in bed like a swastika.
Crystal Allen: There is a name for you, ladies, but it isn't used in high society... outside of a kennel.
Miriam Aarons: [about Buck Winston] Well he could crack a coconut with those knees!... If he could get them together!
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The Women Facts
Though many people view Joan Crawford as the "bad girl" of the movie, Clare Boothe Luce, who wrote (as Clare Boothe) the play that the film was based on, sympathized most with Crystal Allen, Crawford's character.
In addition to those cast members already listed, Beatrice Cole and Beryl Wallace also appeared in the stage play.
According to her autobiography, Rosalind Russell called in sick because Norma Shearer refused to share top billing. She stayed "sick" until Shearer finally relented.
George Cukor was fired as director of Gone with the Wind only a month before The Women was scheduled to begin filming. Producer Hunt Stromberg enlisted Cukor's services immediately upon his sudden availability.
Re-released in France in May 1974.
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