To Please a Lady
“CLARK GABLE - BARBARA STANWYCK - HE'S MISTER SPEED! SHE'S MISS SPITFIRE!”
Synopsis
Mike Brannon is a former war hero turned midget car racer. His ruthless racing tactics have made him successful but the fans consider him a villain and boo him mercilessly. Independent, beautiful reporter Regina Forbes tries to interview him but is put off by his gruff chauvinism, and when Brannon's daredevil tactics cause the death of a fellow driver, he finds himself a pariah in the sport thanks to her articles. When she finds him earning money as a barnstorming daredevil driver hoping for a comeback, they begin to become mutually attracted.
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Clark Gable
Mike Brannan
Barbara Stanwyck
Regina Forbes
Adolphe Menjou
Gregg
Will Geer
Jack Mackay
Roland Winters
Dwight Barrington
William C. McGaw
Joie Chitwood
Lela Bliss
Regina's Secretary
Emory Parnell
Mr. Wendall
Frank Jenks
Press Agent
Helen Spring
Janie
Bill Hickman
Mike's Pit Crew
J. Lewis Smith
Mike's Pit Crew
Ted Husing
Himself
Bess Flowers
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Shoe Fitter (uncredited)
John Gallaudet
IMRA Promoter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Barré Lyndon, Marge Decker
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- To Please a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Barré Lyndon, Marge Decker
Bronislau Kaper
Harold Rosson
Robert Kern
Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Barré Lyndon
Screenplay
Marge Decker
Screenplay
Clarence Brown
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Helen Rose
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Please a Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Please a Lady about?
Mike Brannon is a former war hero turned midget car racer. His ruthless racing tactics have made him successful but the fans consider him a villain and boo him mercilessly. Independent, beautiful reporter Regina Forbes tries to interview him but is put off by his gruff chauvinism, and when Brannon's daredevil tactics cause the death of a fellow driver, he finds himself a pariah in the sport thanks to her articles. When she finds him earning money as a barnstorming daredevil driver hoping for a comeback, they begin to become mutually attracted.
Who directed To Please a Lady?
To Please a Lady was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in To Please a Lady?
The principal cast of To Please a Lady includes Clark Gable, Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, Will Geer, Roland Winters.
When was To Please a Lady released and how long is it?
To Please a Lady was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for To Please a Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Please a Lady was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Please a Lady?
To Please a Lady holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).