Woman in Distress
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Synopsis
Investigating rumors that a priceless Rembrandt, believed destroyed years ago, is actually in the possession of an elderly spinster, a male newspaper reporter and his female rival determine that it is genuine but subsequently learn it has been stolen by a gang of art thieves who plan to kill the spinster to prevent her from later identifying it.
Top Cast
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May Robson
Phoebe Tuttle
Irene Hervey
Irene Donovan
Dean Jagger
Fred Stevens
Douglass Dumbrille
Jerome Culver
Arthur Loft
Stu Saddler
Charles Cahill Wilson
Editor Herbert Claxton
Gene Morgan
Slug Beemis
Paul Fix
Emory
George C. Pearce
Sam, the hotel proprietor
George McKay
Detective-Sergeant Casey
John Carr
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Shores
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Title
- Woman in Distress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Shores
Albert DeMond, Edwin Olmstead
Allen G. Siegler
Byron Robinson
Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Shores
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Byron Robinson
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman in Distress
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What is Woman in Distress about?
Investigating rumors that a priceless Rembrandt, believed destroyed years ago, is actually in the possession of an elderly spinster, a male newspaper reporter and his female rival determine that it is genuine but subsequently learn it has been stolen by a gang of art thieves who plan to kill the spinster to prevent her from later identifying it.
Who directed Woman in Distress?
Woman in Distress was directed by Lynn Shores.
Who stars in Woman in Distress?
The principal cast of Woman in Distress includes May Robson, Irene Hervey, Dean Jagger, Douglass Dumbrille, Arthur Loft.
When was Woman in Distress released and how long is it?
Woman in Distress was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Woman in Distress?
Woman in Distress holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).