The Law and the Lady
Synopsis
A former housemaid teams up with an English gentleman thief and works a confidence game to bilk the wealthy but their plans for a big job in California go awry.
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The Law and the Lady - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Greer Garson
Jane Hoskins
Michael Wilding
Nigel Duxbury
Fernando Lamas
Juan Dinas
Marjorie Main
Julia Wortin
Hayden Rorke
Tracy Collans
Margalo Gillmore
Cora Caighn
Ralph Dumke
James Horace Caighn
Rhys Williams
Inspector McGraw
Phyllis Stanley
Lady Sybil Minden
Natalie Schafer
Pamela Pemberson
Richard Hale
Sheriff (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Victor Sen Yung
Chinese Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin H. Knopf
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Spigelgass, Karl Tunberg, Frederick Lonsdale
- Original Title
- The Law and the Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin H. Knopf
Leonard Spigelgass, Karl Tunberg, Frederick Lonsdale
George J. Folsey
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Spigelgass
Writer
Karl Tunberg
Writer
Edwin H. Knopf
Director
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Walter Plunkett
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 The Law and the Lady
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What is The Law and the Lady about?
A former housemaid teams up with an English gentleman thief and works a confidence game to bilk the wealthy but their plans for a big job in California go awry.
Who directed The Law and the Lady?
The Law and the Lady was directed by Edwin H. Knopf.
Who stars in The Law and the Lady?
The principal cast of The Law and the Lady includes Greer Garson, Michael Wilding, Fernando Lamas, Marjorie Main, Hayden Rorke.
When was The Law and the Lady released and how long is it?
The Law and the Lady was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Law and the Lady?
The Law and the Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).