Woman in Distress(1937)
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Woman in Distress Synopsis
Investigating rumors that a priceless Rembrandt, believed destroyed years ago, is actually in the possession of an elderly spinster, a male newspaper reporter and his female rival determine that it is genuine but subsequently learn it has been stolen by a gang of art thieves who plan to kill the spinster to prevent her from later identifying it.
Woman in Distress (1937) is a drama, comedy and crime film directed by Lynn Shores, released on January 17, 1937 with a runtime of 58m. It stars May Robson, Irene Hervey, Dean Jagger and Douglass Dumbrille. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lynn Shores
- Writers:
- Edwin Olmstead, Albert DeMond
- Cinematographer:
- Allen G. Siegler
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Woman in Distress Cast & Crew
Main cast
May Robson
as Phoebe Tuttle
Irene Hervey
as Irene Donovan
Dean Jagger
as Fred Stevens
Douglass Dumbrille
as Jerome Culver
Arthur Loft
as Stu Saddler
Charles Cahill Wilson
as Editor Herbert Claxton
Gene Morgan
as Slug Beemis
Paul Fix
as Emory
George C. Pearce
as Sam, the hotel proprietor
George McKay
as Detective-Sergeant Casey
- John Carr
John Carr
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lynn Shores, written by Edwin Olmstead and Albert DeMond.
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Woman in Distress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Woman in Distress – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Woman in Distress?
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The main cast of Woman in Distress (1937) includes May Robson, Irene Hervey, Dean Jagger, Douglass Dumbrille and Arthur Loft. The film was directed by Lynn Shores. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Woman in Distress released?
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Woman in Distress was released on January 17, 1937 and runs for 58m.
Is Woman in Distress worth watching?
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Woman in Distress (1937) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.