Women Without Names (1940)

A newly married couple is framed for the murder of a police officer. She is sent to prison, while he is sentenced to die in the electric chair. She sets out to prove their innocence.

Director:

Robert Florey

Writers:

Ernest Booth (based on his play), William R. Lipman (screenplay),

Stars:

Ellen Drew, Robert Paige, Judith Barrett

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ellen Drew	...	Joyce King
Robert Paige	...	Fred MacNeil
Judith Barrett	...	Peggy Athens
John Miljan	...	John Marlin, Asst Dist. Attey.
Fay Helm	...	Millie
John McGuire	...	Walter Ferris
Louise Beavers	...	Ivory
James Seay	...	O'Grane
Esther Dale	...	Head Matron Ingles
Marjorie Main	...	Mrs. Lowery - Prison Matron
Audrey Maynard	...	Maggie
Kitty Kelly	...	Countess
Virginia Dabney	...	Ruffles McWade
Helen Lynch	...	Susie
Mae Busch	...	Rose

Storyline

Construction engineer Fred MacNeil meets waitress Joyce King at a hamburger stand and she accepts his invitation to see her home. Joyce is unaware she is being trailed by two detectives on the trail of her former husband, Walter Ferris. Joyce tells Fred that her ex-husband is a wanted criminal, but Fred waves aside her objections and they make plans to marry and honeymoon in Tennessee. Following the wedding, they return to the house after Ferris, accompanied by Peggy Athens, has broken in. Caught by Detective Reardon, Ferris kills the officer and escapes. McNeil and Joyce arrive immediately afterward and are accused of the killing by the neighbors. John Marlin, assistant District Attorney, railroads the lovers because he wants to use their prosecution to boost his drive for the District Attorney post. Fred is sentenced to hang and Joyce is given life in prison.

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Plot Keywords:

prison | district attorney | detective | killing | couple | 

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Taglines:

Public Enemies in Skirts!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Strange Money

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

62 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.

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Connections

Follows Men Without Names (1935)

User Reviews

A great lost Paramount that is hard to find!!!

This is an early Paramount that we all enjoy watching. Paige is great as the young man sent to prison waiting to die. Joe Saywer(in an early uncredited role) as the corrupt prison guard is in great form. You really don't like this guy by what he does! John Miljan as the very sly assistant DA. He is there to believe no one but himself and strong hard facts! You'll love him in this role! Of course the lovely Ellen Drew as the young newlywed who will do anything to clear her husband, including jailbreaking and to die for him if she has to!She steals the show in this role! I reccommend this to all B-movie lovers and film buffs of the golden era. Paige and DRew in top form in an exciting picture from beginnig to end!!