Woman Wanted (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1935, Woman Wanted is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 67 minutes. “WATCH ALL CARS...FOR ANN GRAY! She's beautiful...but she's DYNAMITE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just after a jury finds Ann Grey guilty of murder, the car carrying her to prison crashes into another car. Ann escapes and ends up in lawyer Tony Baxter's car. Tony realizes Ann is innocent, so he vows to help her prove it, risking his neck in the process. Tony and Ann are pursued by the police and by Smiley Gordon, a mob boss who engineered Ann's escape thinking that she can lead him to a $250,000 stash.
Who’s in it. Woman Wanted stars Maureen O'Sullivan as Ann, Joel McCrea as Tony, Lewis Stone as District Attorney and Louis Calhern as Smiley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Woman Wanted 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 Woman Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman Wanted tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman Wanted (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Woman Wanted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Woman Wanted worth watching?
- Woman Wanted holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Woman Wanted?
- Woman Wanted stars Maureen O'Sullivan, Joel McCrea, Lewis Stone, Louis Calhern and Edgar Kennedy.
- When was Woman Wanted released?
- Woman Wanted was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.