Women in War (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1940, Women in War is a drama and war film directed by John H. Auer, running about 71 minutes. “The Emotional Big Parade of Today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A "good-time girl", raised by her somewhat lax divorced father, finds herself involved in an accidental death, and the only way she's able to get out of it is to volunteer--albeit reluctantly--to be a nurse in the war effort. She travels to England and is assigned to a hospital under a very strict matron. What the girl doesn't know is that the matron is the mother she has never seen.
Who’s in it. Women in War stars Elsie Janis as Matron O'Neil, Wendy Barrie as Pamela Starr, Patric Knowles as Lt. Larry Hall and Mae Clarke as Gail Halliday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Women in War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Women in War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Women in War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Women in War (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Women in War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Women in War worth watching?
- Women in War holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Women in War?
- Women in War stars Elsie Janis, Wendy Barrie, Patric Knowles, Mae Clarke and Dennie Moore.
- When was Women in War released?
- Women in War was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.