Good concept, poorly executed.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

. . . each more politically incorrect than the last, concerning ten little somethings. But when viewers went to their local drive-in to see the actual film version of Dame Agatha's tale, there actually were TEN of something (plus a Who-Done-It break to place your bet will the other folks in the Microbus as to WHO the killer was, and buy some concessions, of course). The skimpy movie studio behind THIRTEEN WOMEN (run by notorious tightwads) takes its source material less literally, however. At least two of the titular females were left on the cutting room floor (which sounds like a good start at producing a better horror feature than THIRTEEN WOMEN). Obviously, the producers of THIRTEEN WOMEN should have bought the rights to the title ELEVEN WOMEN, but I assume that the copyright holders may have demanded 50 cents too much.

Poor Myrna Loy. Before finding her Nick Charles in William Powell, she was subjected to racist roles in movies like this and "The Mask of Fu Manchu". In her early career, she either had wild hair or overly made up exotic eyes. This is one of the few genuine disasters made at RKO during the 30's. Loy plays a "half-caste" (Japanese and Indian, and apparently Caucasian) who vows vengeance on a dozen classmates who made one year of her life miserable. For some reason, the girls have their stars read, which all spell disaster for them, not knowing that vengeful Loy works for the man reading their fortunes. Two sisters are seen working in the circus which leads to a chilling scene of the anticipation of disaster, then another falls prey to the prediction of her involvement in murder. Loy meets another one on the train whom, it is predicted, will commit suicide. Then, there is kindly Irene Dunne, a mother of a young boy Loy wishes to have killed to destroy Dunne. This leads to a scene with Loy's lover (who happens to be Dunne's chauffeur!) driving Dunne to the police station with a bomb hidden in a ball meant for the boy. The chauffeur bounds out of the speeding car, leading Dunne to have to drive it herself from the back seat without her feet on the peddles. And what happens since the police are in pursuit? The chauffeur manages to escape while Dunne must face off with Loy on a train leading to a disappointing conclusion that could have been a lot more chilling. There were some great ideas in this story of revenge, but unfortunately, the writers did not expand on what could have still been offensive but truly eerie. Loy is never totally believable as the evil woman, while Dunne and the others are sadly wasted. Even Ricardo Cortez, as the police investigator, is ill-used in this mess which fortunately wraps up in just 60 minutes to avoid any more waste of time.

With a trapeze mishap, the "Marvel Circus" begins a series of horrifying accidental deaths, which seem to be hypnotically predicted by an exotic "Swami" from the Far East. As the bodies pile up, a connection becomes clear; they are among the "Thirteen Women" who attended a boarding school with sexy mystic Myrna Loy (as Ursula Georgi). It quickly becomes evident that Ms. Loy is seeking revenge against twelve schoolgirls. They were cruel to, and exposed Loy, who was trying to pass as white. "Do you know what it means to be a half-breed, a half-caste in world rule by whites?" Loy asks. Sensible Irene Dunne (as Laura Stanhope) tries to reassure the still friendly women, but they are understandably wary. Handsome detective Ricardo Cortez (as Barry Clive) investigates the deaths, which threaten to include Ms. Dunne's cute son. There are a few good moments, but they don't add up.***** Thirteen Women (9/16/32) George Archainbaud ~ Myrna Loy, Irene Dunne, Ricardo Cortez, Jill Esmond

I great film! I liked it because it's got lots of action - suicide, murder, accidents...speeding trains and car chases. LOVED IT! Myrna Loy is styled up into another world...pure Hollywood glamor with a dose of Orientalism. Too divine. The good news is that's not too long....for those of you looking for a high quality flick...me? I'm happy with the costumes and sets. I like to show this one as half of a double feature. I saw this one Turner Classics and I thought the sound and quality of the print were great. The police officer sends a "telephoto" of the suspect. I didn't know they had that technology in 1931. Seemed like a FAX to me. What a stunner that Loy is...and from Montana yet! Billy