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Lady for a Day

NR19331h 36mFrank Capra
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Takes its place among the greatest pictures ever made!"

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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What is Lady for a Day (1933) 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…

Who stars in Lady for a Day?

Lady for a Day stars Warren William (Dave the Dude), May Robson (Apple Annie), Guy Kibbee (Judge Henry G. Blake), Glenda Farrell (Missouri Martin), Ned Sparks (Happy McGuire). The film was directed by Frank Capra.

How long is Lady for a Day?

Lady for a Day has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1933. It is rated NR.

Is Lady for a Day worth watching?

Lady for a Day holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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