Panama Lady
“GLAMOUR OF THE TROPICS!..THAT FADED INTO SINISTER GLITTER!”
Synopsis
A weary dance-hall girl in a Panama saloon is given the choice of jail or going with a rough-and-tumble oil driller's jungle oil-field in order to pay him back for being slipped a mickey and robbed.
Top Cast
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Lucille Ball
Lucy
Allan Lane
McTeague
Steffi Duna
Cheema
Evelyn Brent
Lenore
Donald Briggs
Roy
Bernadene Hayes
Pearl
Abner Biberman
Elisha
William Pawley
Bartender
Earle Hodgins
Foreman
Lynton Brent
The Masher (uncredited)
Joe Devlin
Joe - New York Bartender (uncredited)
Joe Dominguez
Jose - the Waiter (uncredited)
Billy Franey
Drunk (uncredited)
Martín Garralaga
Panama Policeman (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
Main Gun Smuggler (uncredited)
Mickey Simpson
Rodrigo (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Cantina Table Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kanin
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Panama Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
Michael Kanin, Garrett Fort
Roy Webb
J. Roy Hunt
Theron Warth
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kanin
Screenplay
Jack Hively
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Cliff Reid
Producer
Theron Warth
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panama Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Panama Lady about?
A weary dance-hall girl in a Panama saloon is given the choice of jail or going with a rough-and-tumble oil driller's jungle oil-field in order to pay him back for being slipped a mickey and robbed.
Who directed Panama Lady?
Panama Lady was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in Panama Lady?
The principal cast of Panama Lady includes Lucille Ball, Allan Lane, Steffi Duna, Evelyn Brent, Donald Briggs.
When was Panama Lady released and how long is it?
Panama Lady was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Panama Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Panama Lady was composed by Roy Webb.