Career Woman (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Career Woman is a crime and romance film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 76 minutes. “"All I wanted was love... now you want to hang me!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman graduates from a New York City law school, returns to her small hometown, and finds her first case is defending a childhood friend accused of murder. Director Lewis Seiler's 1936 courtroom drama stars Claire Trevor, Isabel Jewell, Michael Whalen, Gene Lockhart, Eric Linden, Charles Middleton, Edward Brophy, Kathleen Lockhart, Guinn Williams, El Brendel, Sterling Holloway, Ray Brown, Howard Hickman, Frank McGlynn Sr., Charles Waldron Sr., Spencer Charters and Eily Malyon.
Who’s in it. Career Woman stars Claire Trevor as Carroll Aiken, Michael Whalen as Barry Conant, Isabel Jewell as Gracie Clay and Gene Lockhart as Uncle Billy Burly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Career Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Career Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Career Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Career Woman (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Career Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Career Woman worth watching?
- Career Woman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Career Woman?
- Career Woman stars Claire Trevor, Michael Whalen, Isabel Jewell, Gene Lockhart and Eric Linden.
- When was Career Woman released?
- Career Woman was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.