

The Lady is a Square
Synopsis
Neagle stars as Frances Baring, a socialite widow attempting to keep her late husband's symphony orchestra going. Reluctantly she enlists the help of a young pop singer (Frankie Vaughan) who has fallen for Baring's daughter Joanna, played by a young Janette Scott.
Top Cast
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Frances Baring
Frankie Vaughan
Johnny Burns
Janette Scott
Joanna Baring
Anthony Newley
Freddy
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Charles
Christopher Rhodes
Greenslade
Kenneth Cope
Derek
Josephine Fitzgerald
Mrs. Eady
Harold Kasket
Spolenski
John Le Mesurier
Fergusson
Ted Lune
Harry Shuttleworth
Mary Peach
Mrs. Freddy
John Carson
Reporter (uncredited)
Myrette Morven
Lady at Frances Baring's Reception (uncredited)
Robert Desmond
Wally (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Pamela Bower, Nicholas Phipps, Harold Purcell
- Original Score
- Angela Morley
- Original Title
- The Lady is a Square
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Pamela Bower, Nicholas Phipps, Harold Purcell
Angela Morley
Basil Warren
Anna Neagle
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Bower
Writer
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Nicholas Phipps
Writer
Harold Purcell
Writer
Anna Neagle
Producer
Basil Warren
Editor
Eileen Idare
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lady is a Square.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady is a Square
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lady is a Square about?
Neagle stars as Frances Baring, a socialite widow attempting to keep her late husband's symphony orchestra going. Reluctantly she enlists the help of a young pop singer (Frankie Vaughan) who has fallen for Baring's daughter Joanna, played by a young Janette Scott.
Who directed The Lady is a Square?
The Lady is a Square was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in The Lady is a Square?
The principal cast of The Lady is a Square includes Anna Neagle, Frankie Vaughan, Janette Scott, Anthony Newley, Wilfrid Hyde-White.
When was The Lady is a Square released and how long is it?
The Lady is a Square was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady is a Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady is a Square was composed by Angela Morley.



















