Lady for a Day

1933
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1h 36m

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7.4/10

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Glenda Farrell, Guy Kibbee, Barry Norton, Jean Parker, May Robson, and Warren William in Lady for a Day (1933)

A gangster tries to make Apple Annie, the Times Square apple seller, a lady for a day.

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A gangster tries to make Apple Annie, the Times Square apple seller, a lady for a day.A gangster tries to make Apple Annie, the Times Square apple seller, a lady for a day.A gangster tries to make Apple Annie, the Times Square apple seller, a lady for a day.

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 4 nominations total

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Trivia
A number of beggars in downtown Los Angeles were cast in small roles, including the legless man, nicknamed William F. Sauls, whom Capra had remembered as selling pencils when the director was a paperboy.

Goofs
While Dave the Dude's gang waits inside Missouri Martin's nightclub, Happy McGuire and Dave stand outside and are informed of the presence of the cops. Behind them on the left side of the double doors there is a "Closed" sign but the sign is gone when the interior shot has the two entering the club.

Quotes
Happy McGuire: That should be a cinch.
Butler: I beg your pardon, Sir.
Happy McGuire: I said that should be a leadpipe cinch!
Butler: If I had choice of weapons with you, Sir, I'd choose grammar!

Connections
Featured in Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)

Soundtracks
The Sidewalks of New York
(1894) (uncredited)
Music by Charles Lawlor and James W. Blake
Played during the openng credits

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8/10

Solid performances, solid script, some beautiful touches

Others have said it all! However, check out the beautiful love scene photographed through a glass fountain. Absolutely GORGEOUS! Solid performances from the stars right down to the supporting actors. I think we hardly ever see great supporting actors like these any more.

Frank Capra wrote about this movie in his autobiography, apparently one of his first hits, using the recipe of lesser-known actors, a great scriptwriter, and a low budget. He relies heavily on the great supporting actors available to him and gave them all a Runyon-esquire quality which never fails to please. They are all just great! Check this movie out! It gets better every time I see it!