Working Girls (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1931, Working Girls is a comedy and drama film directed by Dorothy Arzner, running about 77 minutes. “MEN may do the bossing- but the girls make their own plans for them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two sisters from Indiana, the wide-eyed and innocent Mae Thorpe, and her more streetwise sister June, move into the Rolf House for Homeless Girls in New York. With June's help, Mae obtains a job as a stenographer for the scientist Joseph von Schraeder, while June gets work as a telegraph operator at Western Union.
Who’s in it. Working Girls stars Judith Wood as June Thorpe, Dorothy Hall as Mae Thorpe, Charles Rogers as Boyd Wheeler and Paul Lukas as Dr. Joseph Von Schrader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Working Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Working Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Working Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Working Girls (1931)?
- In US, Working Girls is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Working Girls worth watching?
- Working Girls holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Working Girls?
- Working Girls stars Judith Wood, Dorothy Hall, Charles Rogers, Paul Lukas and Stuart Erwin.
- When was Working Girls released?
- Working Girls was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.