Women Without Men (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Women Without Men is a drama and romance film directed by Elmo Williams, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. In love with a man who wants to marry her after he returns from a trip to sea, chorus girl Angela Booth tries to quit her seamy job and become a model citizen. When her employer refuses to dissolve her contract, though, they quarrel and she accidentally hits him. He presses charges, claiming she hit him deliberately, and she is convicted and sent to prison. As her fiance is at sea and out of contact, she is terrified he will think she has jilted him when she does not keep a New Year's date. A kindly old convict, Gran', notorious as a prison-breaker, agrees to engineer an escape for Angela...
Who’s in it. Women Without Men stars Beverly Michaels as Angela Booth, Joan Rice as Cleo Thompson, Thora Hird as Gran' Rafferty and Avril Angers as Bessie Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Women Without Men 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 Women Without Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Women Without Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Women Without Men (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Women Without Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Women Without Men worth watching?
- Women Without Men holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Women Without Men?
- Women Without Men stars Beverly Michaels, Joan Rice, Thora Hird, Avril Angers and Paul Carpenter.
- When was Women Without Men released?
- Women Without Men was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.