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The Average Woman (1924): cast, story & where to watch

1924 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1924, The Average Woman is a drama film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 48 minutes.

What it’s about. Reporter Jimmy Munroe is writing an article on "the average woman". He meets Sally Whipple in the library and chooses her as a likely subject, following her around to gather material for his article, and eventually falls in love with her. Her father, Judge Whipple, doesn't like it; he has Jimmy arrested and allows him to see Sally only once a week. Meanwhile, disreputable businessman Van Alten is after Sally, and tries to pressure her into marrying him by threatening to release letters he says will embarrass her father.

Who’s in it. The Average Woman stars Pauline Garon as Sally Whipple, Harrison Ford as Jimmie Munroe, David Powell as Rudolph Van Alten and Burr McIntosh as Judge Whipple, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Average 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 The Average Woman page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Average Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Average Woman (1924)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Average Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Average Woman worth watching?
The Average Woman holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Average Woman?
The Average Woman stars Pauline Garon, Harrison Ford, David Powell, Burr McIntosh and Russell Griffin.
When was The Average Woman released?
The Average Woman was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.