Working Girls (1931)

MEN may do the bossing- but the girls make their own plans for them!

Working Girls (1931) poster

Two sisters from Indiana, the wide-eyed and innocent Mae Thorpe, and her more streetwise sister June, move into the Rolf House for Homeless Girls in New York. With June's help, Mae obtains a job as a stenographer for the scientist Joseph von Schraeder, while June gets work as a telegraph operator at Western Union.

Director: Dorothy Arzner
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ralph Rainger
Cinematography: Harry Fischbeck
Editing: Jane Loring
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

love triangle, sibling rivalry, hostel, woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Dorothy Arzner
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Working Girls about?
Two sisters from Indiana, the wide-eyed and innocent Mae Thorpe, and her more streetwise sister June, move into the Rolf House for Homeless Girls in New York. With June's help, Mae obtains a job as a stenographer for the scientist Joseph von Schraeder, while June gets work as a telegraph operator at Western Union.
Who directed Working Girls?
Working Girls was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
Who stars in Working Girls?
Working Girls stars Judith Wood, Dorothy Hall, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Paul Lukas, Stuart Erwin, Frances Dee.
How long is Working Girls?
Working Girls has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Working Girls?
Working Girls is a Comedy film.
Where was Working Girls produced?
Working Girls was produced in United States of America.