Woman Wanted is a 1935 American crime drama film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Maureen O'Sullivan and Joel McCrea. Written by Leonard Fields and David Silverstein, the film is about a woman wrongly convicted of murder who escapes with the help of a young lawyer who hides her from the police and the mobsters who set her up.[1]
| Woman Wanted | |
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| Directed by | George B. Seitz |
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| Based on | Get That Girl by Wilson Collison |
| Produced by | Phil Goldstone |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Charles G. Clarke |
| Edited by | Ben Lewis |
| Music by | William Axt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Loew's Inc. |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThe plot follows Ann Gray, a woman wrongfully convicted of murder. After escaping from a prison transport, she becomes a fugitive, determined to prove her innocence.
While on the run, Ann meets Tony Baxter, a young attorney who eventually becomes entangled in her plight. Tony harbours Ann in his apartment, hiding her from the authorities while they work together to uncover the truth behind the murder she was framed for. As they gather evidence and grow closer, they face increasing pressure from law enforcement and the real criminals involved in the case.
At the film's conclusion, after Ann's name is finally cleared, she and Tony exchange heartfelt words of gratitude and admiration, reflecting on their journey and hinting at the deep bond they've formed through the ordeal. The film blends elements of romance, suspense, and courtroom drama as Ann and Tony race against time to clear her name.
Cast
edit- Maureen O'Sullivan as Ann Gray
- Joel McCrea as Tony Baxter
- Lewis Stone as District Attorney Martin
- Louis Calhern as Smiley Gordon
- Edgar Kennedy as Sweeney
- Adrienne Ames as Betty Randolph
- Robert Greig as Peedles
- Noel Madison as Joe Metz
- William B. Davidson as Collins
- Richard Powell as Lee
- Erville Alderson as Constable
- Gertrude Short as Gertie
References
edit- ^ "Wanted Woman". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
External links
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- Woman Wanted at IMDb
- Woman Wanted at the TCM Movie Database
- Woman Wanted at AllMovie
- Woman Wanted at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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