Woman Against the World
“"I was trying to give my kid the breaks you men never gave me!"”
Synopsis
A young woman marries against her father's will, but the happy life she expected turns into a series of tragedies.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alice Moore
Anna Masters
Ralph Forbes
Larry Steele
Edgar Edwards
Johnny Masters
Collette Lyons
Patsy
Sylvia Welsh
Betty Jane
Ethel Reese-Burns
Aunt Frieda
George Hallett
Anna's Father
James McGrath
James Flavin
Harry Hay
Henry Martin
Enid Cole
Mrs. Martin
Grant MacDonald
Jimmy Daley
Fred Bass
Prosecuting Attorney
Reginald Hincks
The Judge
Vivian Combe
Prisoner
Mary Heppell
Gilda
Michael Heppell
Steve
Arthur Kerr
Man Thrown Out of Club
David McPhee
Taxi Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Selman
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Edwards
- Original Title
- Woman Against the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Central Films, Kenneth J. Bishop Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Selman
Edgar Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
David Selman
Director
Edgar Edwards
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman Against the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Woman Against the World about?
A young woman marries against her father's will, but the happy life she expected turns into a series of tragedies.
Who directed Woman Against the World?
Woman Against the World was directed by David Selman.
Who stars in Woman Against the World?
The principal cast of Woman Against the World includes Alice Moore, Ralph Forbes, Edgar Edwards, Collette Lyons, Sylvia Welsh.
When was Woman Against the World released and how long is it?
Woman Against the World was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.