Complicated Women
"Before Hollywood had boundaries, they weren't afraid to push the limits."
Originally released in 2003. Complicated Women is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Hugh Munro Neely. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jane Fonda, Frances Dee, and Karen Morley
Synopsis
Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered film content. No longer portrayed as virgins or vamps, the liberated female of the pre-code films had dimensions. Good girls had lovers and babies and held down jobs, while the bad girls were cast in a sympathetic light. And they did it all without apology.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jane Fonda
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Frances Dee
as Self - Interviewee
Karen Morley
as Self - Interviewee
Kitty Carlisle
as Self - Interviewee
Mae Madison
as Self - Interviewee
Mark Vieira
as Self - Interviewee
Mick LaSalle
as Self - Interviewee
Molly Haskell
as Self - Interviewee
Barbara Stanwyck
as Self (archive footage)
Bette Davis
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Timeline Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complicated Women about?
Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered film content. No longer portrayed as virgins or v...
Who directed Complicated Women?
Complicated Women was directed by Hugh Munro Neely.
How long is Complicated Women?
Complicated Women has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Complicated Women released?
Complicated Women was released on May 6, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Complicated Women?
The main cast of Complicated Women includes Jane Fonda, Frances Dee, Karen Morley, Kitty Carlisle, Mae Madison.