Woman Trap
“A tense jolting thrilling Paramount all talking picture”
Synopsis
The younger brother of a police captain is a wanted fugitive, so when the captain railroads his brother's former criminal partner, the partner's sister devises a plan to get back at the captain where it will hurt the most.
Top Cast
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Hal Skelly
Dan Malone
Chester Morris
Ray Malone
Evelyn Brent
Kitty Evans
William B. Davidson
Watts
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Malone
Guy Oliver
Mr. Evans
Leslie Fenton
Eddie Evans
Charles Giblyn
Smith
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Reporter (as Joseph Mankiewicz)
Clarence Wilson
Detective Captain (as Wilson Hummell)
Sailor Vincent
Himself - a boxer (as 'Sailor Billy' Vincent)
Virginia Bruce
Nurse
Eddie Kane
Bit Role
Bessie Lyle
Bit Role
Michael Visaroff
Bit Role
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bartlett Cormack, Edwin J. Burke, Louise Long
- Original Title
- Woman Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Bartlett Cormack, Edwin J. Burke, Louise Long
Department Leadership Roster
Bartlett Cormack
Writer
William A. Wellman
Director
Louise Long
Writer
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 Woman Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Woman Trap about?
The younger brother of a police captain is a wanted fugitive, so when the captain railroads his brother's former criminal partner, the partner's sister devises a plan to get back at the captain where it will hurt the most.
Who directed Woman Trap?
Woman Trap was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Woman Trap?
The principal cast of Woman Trap includes Hal Skelly, Chester Morris, Evelyn Brent, William B. Davidson, Effie Ellsler.
When was Woman Trap released and how long is it?
Woman Trap was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Woman Trap?
Woman Trap holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).