Employees' Entrance (1933): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1933, Employees' Entrance is a drama and romance film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 75 minutes. “Working Girls-Here's Your Picture AboutYour Lives-Your Problems!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Kurt Anderson is the tyrannical manager of a New York department store in financial straits. He thinks nothing of firing an employee of more than 20 years or of toying with the affections of every woman he meets. One such victim is Madeline, a beautiful young woman in need of a job. Anderson hires her as a salesgirl, but not before the two spend the night together. Madeline is ashamed, especially after she falls for Martin West, a rising young star at the store. Her biggest fear is that Martin finds out the truth about her "career move."

Who’s in it. Employees' Entrance stars Warren William as Kurt Anderson, Loretta Young as Madeleine Walters West, Wallace Ford as Martin West and Alice White as Polly Dale, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Employees' Entrance 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 Employees' Entrance page.

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