The Lady Is Willing
“GAY, ROMANTIC COMEDY AT IT'S BREEZIEST, MERRIEST BEST!”
Synopsis
Bold, eccentric Broadway performer Elizabeth Madden befuddles her handlers by coming home with a baby she picked up on the street. She wants to keep the baby but has to find a husband to make adoption viable. She offers her new obstetrician Dr. McBain help with his research on rabbits in exchange for marriage - and he accepts. The marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of real love until Dr. McBain's ex-wife comes looking for money.
Top Cast
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Marlene Dietrich
Elizabeth Madden
Fred MacMurray
Corey McBain
Aline MacMahon
Buddy
Stanley Ridges
Kenneth Hanline
Arline Judge
Frances
Roger Clark
Victor
Marietta Canty
Mary Lou
David James
Baby Corey
Ruth Ford
Myrtle
Harvey Stephens
Dr. Golding
Harry Shannon
Barnes
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Cummings
Charles Lane
K.K. Miller
Murray Alper
Joe Quig
Kitty Kelly
Nellie Quig
Eddie Acuff
Patrolman Murphy (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Doorman (uncredited)
Helen Ainsworth
Interior Decorator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- James Edward Grant, Albert McCleery
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- The Lady Is Willing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
James Edward Grant, Albert McCleery
W. Franke Harling
Ted Tetzlaff
Eda Warren
Charles K. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Leisen
Director
James Edward Grant
Screenplay
Albert McCleery
Screenplay
Charles K. Feldman
Producer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady Is Willing
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What is The Lady Is Willing about?
Bold, eccentric Broadway performer Elizabeth Madden befuddles her handlers by coming home with a baby she picked up on the street. She wants to keep the baby but has to find a husband to make adoption viable. She offers her new obstetrician Dr. McBain help with his research on rabbits in exchange for marriage - and he accepts. The marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of real love until Dr. McBain's ex-wife comes looking for money.
Who directed The Lady Is Willing?
The Lady Is Willing was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in The Lady Is Willing?
The principal cast of The Lady Is Willing includes Marlene Dietrich, Fred MacMurray, Aline MacMahon, Stanley Ridges, Arline Judge.
When was The Lady Is Willing released and how long is it?
The Lady Is Willing was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady Is Willing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady Is Willing was composed by W. Franke Harling.