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6.7 / 10(26 votes)IMDbNR19401h 20mUnited States of America

The Lady in Question

“The jury finds her innocent... well not too innocent!”

Synopsis

When a jury member takes in the defendant he couldn't convict, she has a bad influence on his son.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 7, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles Vidor
Screenplay & Story
Jan Lustig
Original Score
Lucien Moraweck
Original Title
The Lady in Question
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Vidor

Screenplay & Story

Jan Lustig, Marcel Achard

Original Score & Music

Lucien Moraweck

Director of Photography

Lucien N. Andriot

Film Editing

Al Clark

Producers

B.B. Kahane

Department Leadership Roster

Jan Lustig

Screenplay

Charles Vidor

Charles Vidor

Director

Al Clark

Editor

Lucien N. Andriot

Director of Photography

B.B. Kahane

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lady in Question.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady in Question

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Lady in Question about?

When a jury member takes in the defendant he couldn't convict, she has a bad influence on his son.

Who directed The Lady in Question?

The Lady in Question was directed by Charles Vidor.

Who stars in The Lady in Question?

The principal cast of The Lady in Question includes Brian Aherne, Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, Irene Rich, George Coulouris.

When was The Lady in Question released and how long is it?

The Lady in Question was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for The Lady in Question?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady in Question was composed by Lucien Moraweck.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady in Question?

The Lady in Question holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).