Woman's World (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1954, Woman's World is a drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 94 minutes. “The Worldy Story of Three Deadly Females and the Men in Their Lives!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Needing to fill the position of general manager of his company, and believing that an executive's wife is crucial to her husband's success, auto industry mogul Gifford brings three couples to New York to size up: Jerry and Carol: he hard-driven and self-reliant, she willing to use her beauty to further her husband's career; Sid and Elizabeth, he ulcer-ridden and torn between achieving success and restoring their troubled marriage, she positive that his job will kill him, but gamely agreeing to play the good wife for the duration; and down-to-earth Bill, whose good-natured Katie fears that his promotion would spell the end of their idyllic familiy existence.
Who’s in it. Woman's World stars Clifton Webb as Ernest Gifford, June Allyson as Katie Baxter, Cornel Wilde as Bill Baxter and Lauren Bacall as Elizabeth Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Woman's World has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Woman's World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman's World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman's World (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Woman's World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Woman's World worth watching?
- Woman's World holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Woman's World?
- Woman's World stars Clifton Webb, June Allyson, Cornel Wilde, Lauren Bacall and Fred MacMurray.
- When was Woman's World released?
- Woman's World was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.