Lady in a Jam
Synopsis
A psychiatrist's patient, a nutty heiress, travels west to find gold in her grandfather's abandoned mine. The psychiatrist, unable to talk her out of it, decides to follow her out there.
Top Cast
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Irene Dunne
Jane Palmer
Patric Knowles
Doctor Enright
Ralph Bellamy
Stanley
Eugene Pallette
Billingsley
Samuel S. Hinds
Doctor Brewster
Queenie Vassar
Cactus Kate
Jane Garland
Strawberry
Edward McWade
Ground-Hog
Robert Homans
Faro Bill
Russell Hicks
Carter
Hardie Albright
Milton
Isabel La Mal
Josephine
Edward Gargan
Deputy
Richard Alexander
Henpecked Husband at Auto Camp (uncredited)
Margaret Armstrong
Matron (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Motel Proprietor (uncredited)
Mona Barrie
Martha (uncredited)
William Benedict
Barker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Thackrey, Francis M. Cockrell, Otho Lovering
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Lady in a Jam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Eugene Thackrey, Francis M. Cockrell, Otho Lovering
Frank Skinner
Hal Mohr
Russell F. Schoengarth
Gregory La Cava
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory La Cava
Director
Eugene Thackrey
Screenplay
Francis M. Cockrell
Screenplay
Otho Lovering
Screenplay
Gregory La Cava
Producer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
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 Lady in a Jam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady in a Jam about?
A psychiatrist's patient, a nutty heiress, travels west to find gold in her grandfather's abandoned mine. The psychiatrist, unable to talk her out of it, decides to follow her out there.
Who directed Lady in a Jam?
Lady in a Jam was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Lady in a Jam?
The principal cast of Lady in a Jam includes Irene Dunne, Patric Knowles, Ralph Bellamy, Eugene Pallette, Samuel S. Hinds.
When was Lady in a Jam released and how long is it?
Lady in a Jam was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady in a Jam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady in a Jam was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady in a Jam?
Lady in a Jam holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).