Complicated Women
“Before Hollywood had boundaries, they weren't afraid to push the limits.”
Synopsis
Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered film content. No longer portrayed as virgins or vamps, the liberated female of the pre-code films had dimensions. Good girls had lovers and babies and held down jobs, while the bad girls were cast in a sympathetic light. And they did it all without apology.
Top Cast
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Jane Fonda
Self - Narrator (voice)
Frances Dee
Self - Interviewee
Karen Morley
Self - Interviewee
Kitty Carlisle
Self - Interviewee
Mae Madison
Self - Interviewee
Mark Vieira
Self - Interviewee
Mick LaSalle
Self - Interviewee
Molly Haskell
Self - Interviewee
Barbara Stanwyck
Self (archive footage)
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
C. Aubrey Smith
Self (archive footage)
Chester Morris
Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
Claudette Colbert
Self (archive footage)
Dolores del Río
Self (archive footage)
Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage)
Fredric March
Self (archive footage)
Gene Raymond
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Munro Neely
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Munro Neely, Andie Hicks, Mick LaSalle
- Original Score
- Nigel Holton
- Original Title
- Complicated Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Timeline Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Munro Neely
Hugh Munro Neely, Andie Hicks, Mick LaSalle
Nigel Holton
Harry Dawson
Andie Hicks, Hugh Munro Neely
Keith Lawrence, Hugh Munro Neely, John J. Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Munro Neely
Director
Hugh Munro Neely
Writer
Andie Hicks
Writer
Keith Lawrence
Producer
Hugh Munro Neely
Producer
Andie Hicks
Editor
Hugh Munro Neely
Editor
Nigel Holton
Original Music Composer
Harry Dawson
Director of Photography
John J. Flynn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Complicated Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Complicated Women about?
Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered film content. No longer portrayed as virgins or vamps, the liberated female of the pre-code films had dimensions. Good girls had lovers and babies and held down jobs, while the bad girls were cast in a sympathetic light. And they did it all without apology.
Who directed Complicated Women?
Complicated Women was directed by Hugh Munro Neely.
Who stars in Complicated Women?
The principal cast of Complicated Women includes Jane Fonda, Frances Dee, Karen Morley, Kitty Carlisle, Mae Madison.
When was Complicated Women released and how long is it?
Complicated Women was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Complicated Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Complicated Women was composed by Nigel Holton.
Is Complicated Women based on a book or true story?
Complicated Women is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Mick LaSalle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Complicated Women?
Complicated Women holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).