Working Girls(1931)
MEN may do the bossing- but the girls make their own plans for them!
Working Girls Synopsis
Two sisters from Indiana, the wide-eyed and innocent Mae Thorpe, and her more streetwise sister June, move into the Rolf House for Homeless Girls in New York. With June's help, Mae obtains a job as a stenographer for the scientist Joseph von Schraeder, while June gets work as a telegraph operator at Western Union.
Working Girls (1931) is a comedy film directed by Dorothy Arzner, released on December 12, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Judith Wood, Dorothy Hall, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers and Paul Lukas. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Dorothy Arzner
- Writers:
- Zoë Akins, Vera Caspary, Winifred Lenihan
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Fischbeck
- Composer:
- Ralph Rainger
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Working Girls (1931) Trailer
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Working Girls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judith Wood
as June Thorpe
Dorothy Hall
as Mae Thorpe
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
as Boyd Wheeler
Paul Lukas
as Dr. Joseph Von Schrader
Stuart Erwin
as Pat Kelly
Frances Dee
as Louise Adams
Mary Forbes
as Mrs. Johnstone
- Frances Moffett
Frances Moffett
as Lou Hollings
Claire Dodd
as Jane
Dorothy Stickney
as Loretta
Alberta Vaughn
as Violet (uncredited)
Geneva Mitchell
as Maizie (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Dorothy Arzner, written by Zoë Akins, Vera Caspary and Winifred Lenihan.
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Working Girls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Working Girls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Working Girls online?
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Working Girls (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Working Girls?
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The main cast of Working Girls (1931) includes Judith Wood, Dorothy Hall, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Paul Lukas and Stuart Erwin. The film was directed by Dorothy Arzner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Working Girls released?
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Working Girls was released on December 12, 1931 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Working Girls worth watching?
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Working Girls (1931) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Working Girls?
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Yes. The official Working Girls trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.