

Women Without Names
“The Thrill-Packed, Sensational Drama of caged Women Fighting for Freedom Yearning for Love!”
Synopsis
Joyce and Fred MacNeil's honeymoon comes to an abrupt and unsatisfying halt when Fred is accused of murder. Railroaded into prison through the efforts of politically ambitious assistant DA Marlin, Fred awaits his doom on Death Row, while Joyce works overtime on the outside to clear her husband's name
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ellen Drew
Joyce King
Robert Paige
Fred MacNeil
Judith Barrett
Peggy Athens
John Miljan
John Marlin
Fay Helm
Millie
John McGuire
Walter Ferris
Louise Beavers
Ivory
James Seay
O'Grane
Esther Dale
Head Matron Ingles
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Lowery
Audrey Maynard
Maggie
Kitty Kelly
Countess
Virginia Dabney
Ruffles McWade
Helen Lynch
Susie
Mae Busch
Rose
Frank M. Thomas
Prison Warden
George Anderson
Juror
Sam Ash
Man on Phone
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- William R. Lipman, Horace McCoy
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Women Without Names
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
William R. Lipman, Horace McCoy, Ernest Booth
Gerard Carbonara, John Leipold
Charles Lang
Anne Bauchens
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
William R. Lipman
Screenplay
Horace McCoy
Screenplay
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Charles Lang
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Women Without Names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women Without Names
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Women Without Names about?
Joyce and Fred MacNeil's honeymoon comes to an abrupt and unsatisfying halt when Fred is accused of murder. Railroaded into prison through the efforts of politically ambitious assistant DA Marlin, Fred awaits his doom on Death Row, while Joyce works overtime on the outside to clear her husband's name
Who directed Women Without Names?
Women Without Names was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Women Without Names?
The principal cast of Women Without Names includes Ellen Drew, Robert Paige, Judith Barrett, John Miljan, Fay Helm.
When was Women Without Names released and how long is it?
Women Without Names was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Women Without Names?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women Without Names was composed by Gerard Carbonara, John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Women Without Names?
Women Without Names holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
