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Girls in Chains (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1943, Girls in Chains is a drama and crime film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 75 minutes. “GIRLS' REFORM-SCHOOL RACKET EXPOSED!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A fired teacher finds work at a girls reform school and helps a detective on a case.

Who’s in it. Girls in Chains stars Arline Judge as Helen Martin, Roger Clark as Frank Donovan, Robin Raymond as Rita Randall and Barbara Pepper as Barbara Pepper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Girls in Chains has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girls in Chains page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Girls in Chains (1943)?
In US, Girls in Chains is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Girls in Chains worth watching?
Girls in Chains 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 Girls in Chains?
Girls in Chains stars Arline Judge, Roger Clark, Robin Raymond, Barbara Pepper and Dorothy Burgess.
When was Girls in Chains released?
Girls in Chains was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.