His Woman
“A Girl he met under strange circumstances- a dancehall tomboy he loved even though she mocked him- scorned him -laughed at him. She was "HIS WOMAN!"”
Synopsis
Tough Caribbean freighter Captain Sam Whelan engages Sally Clark, a tramp masquerading as a missionary's daughter, to care for an abandoned baby on board his ship. En route to New York, ships mate Gatson sexually attacks her. The Captain knocks Gatson overboard in an ensuing scuffle. A romance developing between the Captain and Miss Clark is put to the test in New York after an assault investigation uncovers the girl's questionable past.
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Captain Sam Whalan
Claudette Colbert
Sally Clark
Averell Harris
Mate Gatson
Richard Spiro
Sammy
Douglass Dumbrille
Alisandroe
Raquel Davidovich
Maria Estella
Hamtree Harrington
Aloysius
Sidney Easton
Mark
Joan Blair
Gertrude
Charlotte Wynters
Flo
Herschel Mayall
Mrs. Morrisey
Joseph Calleia
The Agent
Lon Haschal
Captain of Schooner
Harry Davenport
Customs Inspector
John T. Doyle
Doctor
Edward Keane
Crewman
Barton MacLane
Crewman
Donald MacBride
Crewman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Baker, Dale Collins, Adelaide Heilbron
- Original Score
- Frank Tours
- Original Title
- His Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
Melville Baker, Dale Collins, Adelaide Heilbron
Frank Tours
William O. Steiner
Arthur Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sloman
Director
Arthur Ellis
Editor
Melville Baker
Writer
Adelaide Heilbron
Writer
William O. Steiner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Woman
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What is His Woman about?
Tough Caribbean freighter Captain Sam Whelan engages Sally Clark, a tramp masquerading as a missionary's daughter, to care for an abandoned baby on board his ship. En route to New York, ships mate Gatson sexually attacks her. The Captain knocks Gatson overboard in an ensuing scuffle. A romance developing between the Captain and Miss Clark is put to the test in New York after an assault investigation uncovers the girl's questionable past.
Who directed His Woman?
His Woman was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in His Woman?
The principal cast of His Woman includes Gary Cooper, Claudette Colbert, Averell Harris, Richard Spiro, Douglass Dumbrille.
When was His Woman released and how long is it?
His Woman was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for His Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for His Woman was composed by Frank Tours.
Is His Woman based on a book or true story?
His Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dale Collins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Woman?
His Woman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).