

City Without Men
“Women fighting for their men, and their right to love them!”
Synopsis
A young woman's husband has been imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In order to be near him to try to help him get his sentence overturned, she moves into a boardinghouse near the prison whose residents are the wives of inmates.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Linda Darnell
Nancy Johnson
Edgar Buchanan
Judge Michael T. Mallory
Michael Duane
Tom Adams
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Maria Barton
Glenda Farrell
Billie LaRue
Leslie Brooks
Gwen
Doris Dudley
Winnie
Margaret Hamilton
Dora
Sheldon Leonard
Monk LaRue
Rosemary DeCamp
Mrs. Slade
Lloyd Bridges
Coast Guard Helmsman (uncredited)
Don DeFore
Mr. Peters (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Convict Pete (uncredited)
Constance Worth
Elsie
Joseph Crehan
Father Burns
Oscar O'Shea
Joseph Barton
Clyde Fillmore
Senator Malloy
Jack Carr
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- W.L. River
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- City Without Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
W.L. River, Martin Berkeley, Budd Schulberg
David Raksin
Philip Tannura
Al Clark
Samuel Bronston, B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
W.L. River
Screenplay
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Al Clark
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for City Without Men.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Without Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City Without Men about?
A young woman's husband has been imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In order to be near him to try to help him get his sentence overturned, she moves into a boardinghouse near the prison whose residents are the wives of inmates.
Who directed City Without Men?
City Without Men was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in City Without Men?
The principal cast of City Without Men includes Linda Darnell, Edgar Buchanan, Michael Duane, Sara Allgood, Glenda Farrell.
When was City Without Men released and how long is it?
City Without Men was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for City Without Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City Without Men was composed by David Raksin.




















