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The Law and the Lady (1951)
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20 July 1951 (USA) morePlot Keywords:
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An under appreciated light comedy moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Greer Garson | ... | Jane Hoskins aka Lady Jane Loverly | |
| Michael Wilding | ... | Nigel Duxbury / Lord Henry Minden aka Hoskins | |
| Fernando Lamas | ... | Juan Dinas | |
| Marjorie Main | ... | Julia Wortin | |
| Hayden Rorke | ... | Tracy Collans | |
| Margalo Gillmore | ... | Cora Caighn | |
| Ralph Dumke | ... | James Horace Caighn | |
| Rhys Williams | ... | Inspector McGraw | |
| Phyllis Stanley | ... | Lady Sybil Minden | |
| Natalie Schafer | ... | Pamela Pemberson |
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Fun Stuff
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Jane Hoskins: I'm not interested in character, Baroness. I plan to become a lady, and for that, no character is necessary. moreFAQ
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"The Law and the Lady" is a surprisingly good movie that doesn't get shown a lot for some reason. Greer Garson, Michael Wilding, Marjorie Main, and Fernando Lamas all shine in their roles. Wilding's character convinces Garson's to team with him as globetrotting con artists who wind up in California trying to cheat a disarmingly candid (and as always, tough minded) Main. Their plans are further complicated when Garson starts to fall for Lamas and starts to rethink her relationship with Wilding.
The comedy is light-hearted and avoids taking itself too seriously. Knopf, brother of the famous publisher, only directed a few films, and this was his only effort after the early 1930's. He was able to get good performances from his excellent cast.
1960's TV fans will recognize Natalie Schafer (Gilligan's Island) and Hayden Rorke (I Dream of Jeannie) playing small but noticeable roles.