Maisie Was a Lady
“"Blonde Bonfire" Maisie is in Society Now!”
Synopsis
Showgirl Maisie Ravier finds herself once again out of work. She meets a wealthy playboy who hires her to be his family's new maid. Maisie soon finds herself trying to mend the family's many problems.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-19
Top Cast
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Ann Sothern
Maisie Ravier
Lew Ayres
Bob Rawlston
Maureen O'Sullivan
Abby Rawlston
C. Aubrey Smith
Al Walpole
Joan Perry
Diana Webley
Paul Cavanagh
Cap Rawlston
Edward Ashley
Link Phillips
Barbara Bedford
Nurse (Uncredited)
Hans Conried
Georgie Porgie (Uncredited)
Will Wright
Judge Thatcher (Uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Boy's Mother at Carnival (Uncredited)
Henry Blair
Boy Walking at Carnival (Uncredited)
Joan Blair
Girl (Uncredited)
Charles D. Brown
'Doctor' in Sideshow (Uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Butler (Uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Motorcycle Policeman (Uncredited)
Joe Devlin
Man with Seal (Uncredited)
Jack Gardner
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Reinhardt, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Maisie Was a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Elizabeth Reinhardt, Mary C. McCall, Jr., Myles Connolly, Wilson Collison
David Snell
Charles Lawton Jr.
Fredrick Y. Smith
J. Walter Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Elizabeth Reinhardt
Screenplay
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Screenplay
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
J. Walter Ruben
Producer
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Maisie Was a Lady
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What is Maisie Was a Lady about?
Showgirl Maisie Ravier finds herself once again out of work. She meets a wealthy playboy who hires her to be his family's new maid. Maisie soon finds herself trying to mend the family's many problems.
Who directed Maisie Was a Lady?
Maisie Was a Lady was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Maisie Was a Lady?
The principal cast of Maisie Was a Lady includes Ann Sothern, Lew Ayres, Maureen O'Sullivan, C. Aubrey Smith, Joan Perry.
When was Maisie Was a Lady released and how long is it?
Maisie Was a Lady was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Maisie Was a Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maisie Was a Lady was composed by David Snell.
Is Maisie Was a Lady based on a book or true story?
Maisie Was a Lady is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wilson Collison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maisie Was a Lady?
Maisie Was a Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).