

Woman Against the World
1937-09-01 · 66 min · ★ 7.3
A young woman marries against her father's will, but the happy life she expected turns into a series of tragedies.
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- Directors
- David Selman
- Production companies
- Central Films, Kenneth J. Bishop Productions
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
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Ralph ForbesLarry Steele
Edgar EdwardsJohnny Masters
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