Lady for a Day
“Takes its place among the greatest pictures ever made!”
Synopsis
Apple Annie is an aging New York City fruit seller whose daughter Louise has been raised in a Spanish convent since she was an infant. As she grows up, Louise is led to believe that her mother is a society matron called Mrs. E. Worthington Manville. Annie worries that her lie is in danger of being uncovered when she learns that Louise is sailing to New York with her new fiancé and his nobleman father.
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LADY FOR A DAY 1933 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-16
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Warren William
Dave the Dude
May Robson
Apple Annie
Guy Kibbee
Judge Henry G. Blake
Glenda Farrell
Missouri Martin
Ned Sparks
Happy McGuire
Walter Connolly
Count Romero
Jean Parker
Louise
Nat Pendleton
Shakespeare
Barry Norton
Carlos
Halliwell Hobbes
Butler
Hobart Bosworth
Governor
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Inspector MacCreary
Irving Bacon
Pool Hall Dupe (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Mounted Policeman (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Hotel Mail Clerk Lloyd (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Commissioner (uncredited)
George Cooper
Cheesecake (uncredited)
Jay Eaton
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Riskin
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Lady for a Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Robert Riskin, Damon Runyon
Howard Jackson
Joseph Walker
Gene Havlick
Frank Capra
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Director
Robert Riskin
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Frank Capra
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady for a Day
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What is Lady for a Day about?
Apple Annie is an aging New York City fruit seller whose daughter Louise has been raised in a Spanish convent since she was an infant. As she grows up, Louise is led to believe that her mother is a society matron called Mrs. E. Worthington Manville. Annie worries that her lie is in danger of being uncovered when she learns that Louise is sailing to New York with her new fiancé and his nobleman father.
Who directed Lady for a Day?
Lady for a Day was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in Lady for a Day?
The principal cast of Lady for a Day includes Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks.
When was Lady for a Day released and how long is it?
Lady for a Day was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady for a Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady for a Day was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady for a Day?
Lady for a Day holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).