Should a Girl Marry? (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 3.5

Should a Girl Marry? poster

Released in 1939, Should a Girl Marry? is a crime and romance film directed by Lambert Hillyer. “A brave girl...helpless in the clutches of blackmailers! Thrill...as she fights back with all the fury of a woman in love!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young woman and her doctor husband are victims of a blackmail scheme when it is discovered that she was born in prison.

Who’s in it. Should a Girl Marry? stars Anne Nagel as Margaret, Warren Hull as Dr. Robert Benson, Mayo Methot as Betty Gilbert and Weldon Heyburn as Harry Gilbert, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Should a Girl Marry? has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Should a Girl Marry? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Should a Girl Marry? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Should a Girl Marry? (1939)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Should a Girl Marry? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Should a Girl Marry? worth watching?
Should a Girl Marry? holds an audience score of 3.5 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 Should a Girl Marry??
Should a Girl Marry? stars Anne Nagel, Warren Hull, Mayo Methot, Weldon Heyburn and Aileen Pringle.
When was Should a Girl Marry? released?
Should a Girl Marry? was released in 1939.