Movie

Woman in Distress

“Trigger-fast excitement!”

★ 8.0(2)193758m

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Good to know

Director: Lynn Shores
Release date: 1937-01-17
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About Woman in Distress

Woman in Distress is a 1937 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Lynn Shores, starring May Robson, Irene Hervey and Dean Jagger. It has a runtime of 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Woman in Distress in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

May Robson

Phoebe Tuttle

Irene Hervey

Irene Donovan

Dean Jagger

Fred Stevens

Douglass Dumbrille

Jerome Culver

Arthur Loft

Stu Saddler

Charles Cahill Wilson

Editor Herbert Claxton

Gene Morgan

Slug Beemis

Paul Fix

Emory

George C. Pearce

Sam, the hotel proprietor

George McKay

Detective-Sergeant Casey

John Carr

Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

newspaperpaintingrembrandtreporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Woman in Distress in Canada?+

Woman in Distress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Woman in Distress on Netflix?+

Woman in Distress is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Woman in Distress?+

Woman in Distress has a runtime of 58 minutes (58 minutes).

Who stars in Woman in Distress?+

Woman in Distress stars May Robson, Irene Hervey, Dean Jagger, Douglass Dumbrille and Arthur Loft.

When did Woman in Distress come out?+

Woman in Distress is a 1937 movie directed by Lynn Shores.

What genre is Woman in Distress?+

Woman in Distress is Drama, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Woman in Distress?+

Woman in Distress was directed by Lynn Shores.