Lady Luck
Synopsis
New York manicurist Mamie Murphy plans to marry a rich man, so she repeatedly turns down the proposals of honest reporter David Haines. When she is announced the winner of $2,500 and a ticket worth $150,000 for champion horse Lady Luck, if the horse wins an upcoming race, Mamie is pursued by wealthy sportsman Jack Conroy and nightclub owner and racketeer Tony Morelli.
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Patricia Farr
Mamie Murphy
William Bakewell
Dave Haines
Duncan Renaldo
Tony Morelli
Iris Adrian
Rita
Lulu McConnell
Aunt Mamie Murphy
Lew Kelly
Detective James Riley
Jameson Thomas
Jack Conroy / Voice of announcer at racetrack
John Kelly
Joe - First Hood
Claud Allister
Briggs
Arthur Hoyt
J. Baldwin Hemingway
Vivien Oakland
Mrs. Cora Hemingway
Charles Lane
Feinberg
Joe Barton
Sam Goldberg (uncredited)
Lupee Lupien
French Maid
Ed Cassidy
William Feldman
Ray Turner
Elevator Man
Lee Prather
Banker Cummings
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Krafft
- Original Title
- Lady Luck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation (I)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
John W. Krafft, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
John W. Krafft
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Luck
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What is Lady Luck about?
New York manicurist Mamie Murphy plans to marry a rich man, so she repeatedly turns down the proposals of honest reporter David Haines. When she is announced the winner of $2,500 and a ticket worth $150,000 for champion horse Lady Luck, if the horse wins an upcoming race, Mamie is pursued by wealthy sportsman Jack Conroy and nightclub owner and racketeer Tony Morelli.
Who directed Lady Luck?
Lady Luck was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Lady Luck?
The principal cast of Lady Luck includes Patricia Farr, William Bakewell, Duncan Renaldo, Iris Adrian, Lulu McConnell.
When was Lady Luck released and how long is it?
Lady Luck was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.