The Painted Woman

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The Painted Woman is a 1932 American pre‑Code thriller directed by John G. Blystone. It stars Spencer Tracy, Peggy Shannon, and Irving Pichel. The film comes from a stage play by Alfred C. Kennedy, with screenplay by Guy Bolton and Leon Gordon.

Produced by Fox Film Corporation, it was released on August 15, 1932, and has a running time of 73 minutes.

Plot:
Kiddo becomes involved in a killing and boards Boyton’s ship. When he learns what happened, he dumps her on a South Sea island. Tom Brian marries Kiddo, and when Boynton returns, he’s furious because he wanted to marry her. After Boyton is killed, Kiddo is accused of the crime, and Tom begins to doubt her innocence.

Cast includes Spencer Tracy, Peggy Shannon, William “Stage” Boyd, and Irving Pichel.

Other credits:
Cinematography by Ernest Palmer; edited by Alex Troffey (uncredited); music by Jasper Blystone (musical direction).