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The Women Overview:

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:

Crystal Allen: Thanks for the tip. But when anything I wear doesn't please Stephen, I take it off.
Crystal Allen: [on the telephone] Oh no, Steven, I couldn't think of your dissarranging your evening. I'll have another birthday next year.
Pat: You'll have another one next week!
Crystal Allen: [covering the mouthpiece] Look, so help me, I'm gonna slug you!
Crystal Allen: Say, listen, I've worked too hard to land this meal ticket to make any false moves now.
Mrs. Spencer's friend: [gasp] Good grief! I hate to tell you, dear, but your skin makes the Rocky Mountains look like chiffon velvet!
Miriam Aarons: Listen, sister, when are you going to get wise to yourself?
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The Women Facts
Judith Allen, who plays the corset model, had previously worked as a model in New York (under the name Mari Colman) before her acting career began.
In addition to its all-female cast, every animal that was used in the film (the many dogs and horses) was female as well. In addition, none of the works of art seen in the backgrounds were representative of the male form.
When Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford were called to shoot publicity stills, neither actress would enter the studio first. Instead, they remained in their limousines and circled the parking lot until director George Cukor summoned them and they instantly behaved like best friends.
In addition to those cast members already listed, Beatrice Cole and Beryl Wallace also appeared in the stage play.
Although uncredited, F. Scott Fitzgerald contributed to the writing of the screenplay.
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