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'''''Woman Wanted''''' is a 1935 American crime drama film directed by [[George B. Seitz]] and starring [[Maureen O'Sullivan]] and [[Joel McCrea]]. Written by Leonard Fields and David Silverstein, the film is about a woman wrongly convicted of murder who escapes with the help of a young lawyer who hides her from the police and the mobsters who set her up.<ref name="tcm">{{cite web|title=Wanted Woman |work=Turner Classic Movies |url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/506/Woman-Wanted/ |access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>
'''''Woman Wanted''''' is a 1935 American crime drama film directed by [[George B. Seitz]] and starring [[Maureen O'Sullivan]] and [[Joel McCrea]]. Written by Leonard Fields and David Silverstein, the film is about a woman wrongly convicted of murder who escapes with the help of a young lawyer who hides her from the police and the mobsters who set her up.<ref name="tcm">{{cite web|title=Wanted Woman |work=Turner Classic Movies |url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/506/Woman-Wanted/ |access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>


==Plot summary==
==Plot==
The plot follows Ann Gray, a woman wrongfully convicted of murder. After escaping from a prison transport, she becomes a fugitive, determined to prove her innocence.
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While on the run, Ann meets Tony Baxter, a young attorney who eventually becomes entangled in her plight. Tony harbours Ann in his apartment, hiding her from the authorities while they work together to uncover the truth behind the murder she was framed for. As they gather evidence and grow closer, they face increasing pressure from law enforcement and the real criminals involved in the case.

At the film's conclusion, after Ann's name is finally cleared, she and Tony exchange heartfelt words of gratitude and admiration, reflecting on their journey and hinting at the deep bond they've formed through the ordeal. The film blends elements of romance, suspense, and courtroom drama as Ann and Tony race against time to clear her name.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Erville Alderson]] as Constable
* [[Erville Alderson]] as Constable
* [[Gertrude Short]] as Gertie
* [[Gertrude Short]] as Gertie
* All primary cast members are deceased.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Woman Wanted (film)}}
{{Commons category|Woman Wanted (film)}}
* {{IMDb title|0027227|Woman Wanted}}
* {{IMDb title|0027227}}
* {{Tcmdb title|506|Woman Wanted}}
* {{TCMDb title|506}}
* {{amg movie|117547}}
* {{AFI film|7836}}
* {{AFI film|id=7836|title=Woman Wanted}}


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[[Category:Films directed by George B. Seitz]]
[[Category:Films directed by George B. Seitz]]
[[Category:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films]]
[[Category:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films]]
[[Category:1930s American films]]
[[Category:Films scored by William Axt]]
[[Category:English-language crime drama films]]




Latest revision as of 14:37, 22 December 2024

Woman Wanted
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGeorge B. Seitz
Screenplay by
Based onGet That Girl
by Wilson Collison
Produced byPhil Goldstone
Starring
CinematographyCharles G. Clarke
Edited byBen Lewis
Music byWilliam Axt
Production
company
Distributed byLoew's Inc.
Release date
  • August 2, 1935 (1935-08-02) (US)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Woman Wanted is a 1935 American crime drama film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Maureen O'Sullivan and Joel McCrea. Written by Leonard Fields and David Silverstein, the film is about a woman wrongly convicted of murder who escapes with the help of a young lawyer who hides her from the police and the mobsters who set her up.[1]

Plot

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The plot follows Ann Gray, a woman wrongfully convicted of murder. After escaping from a prison transport, she becomes a fugitive, determined to prove her innocence.

While on the run, Ann meets Tony Baxter, a young attorney who eventually becomes entangled in her plight. Tony harbours Ann in his apartment, hiding her from the authorities while they work together to uncover the truth behind the murder she was framed for. As they gather evidence and grow closer, they face increasing pressure from law enforcement and the real criminals involved in the case.

At the film's conclusion, after Ann's name is finally cleared, she and Tony exchange heartfelt words of gratitude and admiration, reflecting on their journey and hinting at the deep bond they've formed through the ordeal. The film blends elements of romance, suspense, and courtroom drama as Ann and Tony race against time to clear her name.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ "Wanted Woman". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
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