

Women in Hiding
Synopsis
In this Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman wants to save her baby, but is afraid of telling her parents and has no money to pay the hospital costs involved. She falls prey to a baby-for-sale racket with quack doctors performing their services.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marsha Hunt
Jane Taylor
Jane Drummond
Alice aka Bunny
Mary Bovard
Mary Wilson
C. Henry Gordon
Dr. Mansby
Granville Bates
Dr. Bates
Barbara Bedford
Head Nurse Miss Townsend (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Nurse (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Mr. Pelton (uncredited)
Edward Fielding
Dr. Mallory (uncredited)
William Forrest
Investigator (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Policeman (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Alice's Father (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Dimsdale
- Original Title
- Women in Hiding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Howard Dimsdale
Lester White
Adrienne Fazan
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Howard Dimsdale
Screenplay
Lester White
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Women in Hiding.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Hiding
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Women in Hiding about?
In this Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young woman wants to save her baby, but is afraid of telling her parents and has no money to pay the hospital costs involved. She falls prey to a baby-for-sale racket with quack doctors performing their services.
Who directed Women in Hiding?
Women in Hiding was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in Women in Hiding?
The principal cast of Women in Hiding includes Marsha Hunt, Jane Drummond, Mary Bovard, C. Henry Gordon, Granville Bates.
When was Women in Hiding released and how long is it?
Women in Hiding was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 22m.



















