The Trouble with Women (film)

The Trouble with Women is a 1947 American comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Ray Milland, Brian Donlevy, and Teresa Wright. The plot revolves around a psychology professor, Gilbert Sedley (played by Milland), who writes a controversial book criticizing women. He becomes the target of both adoration and animosity from female students and women's rights activists alike. His life is further complicated by his engagement to Agnes Bailey (Wright) and the interference of his scheming former classmate, professor Wilmer Braiton (Donlevy), who seeks to exploit Sedley's notoriety for his own benefit. The film explores themes of gender relations, societal expectations, and the often-comical misunderstandings between men and women. While marketed as a lighthearted comedy, it also touches upon deeper issues of gender equality and the challenges faced by women in academia and beyond. The film is notable for its satirical approach to these themes and for its depiction of post-war American society.