The Woman of the Town
“NO HEART! Her kind never had any...never needed any...to get what they wanted when the chips were down!”
Synopsis
Bat Masterson, who after failing to secure a job as a newspaper reporter becomes marshal of Dodge City. Preferring socializing to peacekeeping, Masterson falls in love with Dora Hand, the obligatory golden-hearted chorus girl whose concern for the welfare of her fellow citizens at time reaches Madonna-like dimensions. When Dora is shot down cattle baron King Kennedy, Masterson begins taking his job seriously. After taking care of Kennedy, Masterson determines to enshrine the memory of Dora, whose efforts to clean up Dodge City were largely ignored by the "decent" townsfolk.
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Claire Trevor
Dora Hand
Albert Dekker
Bat Masterson
Barry Sullivan
King Kennedy
Henry Hull
Inky Wilkinson
Marion Martin
Daisy Davenport
Percy Kilbride
Rev. Samuel Small
Porter Hall
Mayor Dog Killey
Beryl Wallace
Louella O. Parsons
Arthur Hohl
Robert Wright
Clem Bevans
Buffalo Burns
Teddi Sherman
Fanny Garretson
George Cleveland
Judge Blackburn
Russell Hicks
Publisher
Herbert Rawlinson
Doc Sears
Marlene Mains
Annie Logan
Dorothy Granger
Belle
Dewey Robinson
Waddy Kerns
Wade Crosby
Crockett
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Aeneas MacKenzie
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Woman of the Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Harry Sherman Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Aeneas MacKenzie, Norman Houston
Miklós Rózsa
Russell Harlan
Carroll Lewis
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Aeneas MacKenzie
Screenplay
Harry Sherman
Producer
Carroll Lewis
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman of the Town
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What is The Woman of the Town about?
Bat Masterson, who after failing to secure a job as a newspaper reporter becomes marshal of Dodge City. Preferring socializing to peacekeeping, Masterson falls in love with Dora Hand, the obligatory golden-hearted chorus girl whose concern for the welfare of her fellow citizens at time reaches Madonna-like dimensions. When Dora is shot down cattle baron King Kennedy, Masterson begins taking his job seriously. After taking care of Kennedy, Masterson determines to enshrine the memory of Dora, whose efforts to clean up Dodge City were largely ignored by the "decent" townsfolk.
Who directed The Woman of the Town?
The Woman of the Town was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Woman of the Town?
The principal cast of The Woman of the Town includes Claire Trevor, Albert Dekker, Barry Sullivan, Henry Hull, Marion Martin.
When was The Woman of the Town released and how long is it?
The Woman of the Town was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woman of the Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman of the Town was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman of the Town?
The Woman of the Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).