City Without Men (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1943, City Without Men is a drama and crime film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 75 minutes. “Women fighting for their men, and their right to love them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman's husband has been imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In order to be near him to try to help him get his sentence overturned, she moves into a boardinghouse near the prison whose residents are the wives of inmates.
Who’s in it. City Without Men stars Linda Darnell as Nancy Johnson, Edgar Buchanan as Judge Michael T. Mallory, Michael Duane as Tom Adams and Sara Allgood as Mrs. Maria Barton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, City Without Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City Without Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of City Without Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City Without Men (1943)?
- In US, City Without Men is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City Without Men worth watching?
- City Without Men holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City Without Men?
- City Without Men stars Linda Darnell, Edgar Buchanan, Michael Duane, Sara Allgood and Glenda Farrell.
- When was City Without Men released?
- City Without Men was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.