The Lady Says No
“...but she didn't mean it!”
Synopsis
The feminist author of a national best-seller titled The Lady Says No meets a sexist magazine photographer and decides she'd rather say yes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
January 6, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Russell
- Original Score
- Emil Newman, Arthur Lange
- Original Title
- The Lady Says No
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Ross-Stillman Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Ross
Robert Russell
Emil Newman, Arthur Lange
James Wong Howe
George Amy
Department Leadership Roster
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Frank Ross
Director
Perry Ferguson
Production Design
George Amy
Editor
Robert Russell
Screenplay
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady Says No
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lady Says No about?
The feminist author of a national best-seller titled The Lady Says No meets a sexist magazine photographer and decides she'd rather say yes.
Who directed The Lady Says No?
The Lady Says No was directed by Frank Ross.
Who stars in The Lady Says No?
The principal cast of The Lady Says No includes Joan Caulfield, David Niven, James Robertson Justice, Lenore Lonergan, Frances Bavier.
When was The Lady Says No released and how long is it?
The Lady Says No was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady Says No?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady Says No was composed by Emil Newman, Arthur Lange.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady Says No?
The Lady Says No holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).