Discussion of "The Women"
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The Women (1939), directed by George Cukor, is a biting, high-society comedy-drama unique for its entirely female cast—not a single man appears on screen. However, their influence looms over every scene. The story centers on Mary Haines (Norma Shearer), a virtuous and refined socialite living in a gossipy Manhattan circle. Her world is upended when she discovers, through the malicious whispers of her “friends,” that her husband is having an affair with a ruthless perfume salesgirl named Crystal Allen (Joan Crawford). As the news spreads through the beauty salons and fitting rooms of Park Avenue, Mary is forced to confront the fragility of her marriage and the vultures circling her social standing.
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Joining our discussion is author Alison Macor, who is in the process of writing a book on the making of The Women.