6 Best Nell Craig Movies

By Vlad Zakh · August 6, 2026

Nell Craig moved from silent film leading roles into a long career of dependable supporting parts across Hollywood’s golden age. The Women gossips through a husband’s affair, Boys Town builds a haven for troubled boys, Boom Town tests two oilmen’s friendship, and The Lady Eve falls a con artist for her mark. Mad Love and I’m No Angel round out the list.

Boom Town (1940)

TMDB ★ 7.0

Two wildcatting oilmen's decades-long friendship and rivalry is complicated by fortune, failure and the same woman.

Directed by Jack Conway · 1h 59m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Lady Eve (1941)

TMDB ★ 7.5

A con artist falls for the wealthy, naive heir she set out to swindle aboard an ocean liner.

Directed by Preston Sturges · 1h 37m

Where to watch

Stream: YouTube TV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Women (1939)

TMDB ★ 7.2

Barbara Pepper features in this comedy about a wealthy socialite who navigates gossip, betrayal and divorce among her catty circle of friends.

Directed by George Cukor · 2h 13m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: TCM · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Boys Town (1938)

TMDB ★ 6.8

A dedicated priest builds a self-governing community to give troubled boys a second chance.

Directed by Norman Taurog · 1h 36m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Mad Love (1935)

TMDB ★ 7.0

An obsessed surgeon grafts a murderer's hands onto an injured pianist, with horrifying consequences.

Directed by Karl Freund · 1h 08m

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

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I'm No Angel (1933)

TMDB ★ 6.3

A carnival performer's scheme to marry into wealth is complicated by a genuine, unexpected love.

Directed by Wesley Ruggles · 1h 27m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

6 Best Nell Craig Movies

Boom Town (1940)

The Lady Eve (1941)

The Women (1939)

Boys Town (1938)

Mad Love (1935)

I'm No Angel (1933)

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