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The Lady Is Willing

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Marlene Dietrich, David James, and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
In order to adopt an abandoned baby, an actress arranges a marriage of convenience with a doctor.In order to adopt an abandoned baby, an actress arranges a marriage of convenience with a doctor.In order to adopt an abandoned baby, an actress arranges a marriage of convenience with a doctor.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
678
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  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • James Edward Grant(story)
    • Albert McCleery(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Fred MacMurray
    • Aline MacMahon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • James Edward Grant(story)
    • Albert McCleery(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Fred MacMurray
    • Aline MacMahon
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    • 18User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Marlene Dietrich, David James, and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich, Aline MacMahon, and Stanley Ridges in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich, Sterling Holloway, David James, and Edward McWade in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich, David James, and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)

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    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Elizabeth 'Liza' Maddenas Elizabeth 'Liza' Madden
    Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray
    • Dr. Corey T. McBainas Dr. Corey T. McBain
    Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Stanley Ridges
    Stanley Ridges
    • Kenneth Hanlineas Kenneth Hanline
    Arline Judge
    Arline Judge
    • Francesas Frances
    Roger Clark
    Roger Clark
    • Victoras Victor
    Marietta Canty
    Marietta Canty
    • Mary Louas Mary Lou
    David James
    • Baby Coreyas Baby Corey
    Ruth Ford
    Ruth Ford
    • Myrtle Glossameras Myrtle Glossamer
    Harvey Stephens
    Harvey Stephens
    • Dr. Goldingas Dr. Golding
    Harry Shannon
    Harry Shannon
    • Detective Sergeant Barnesas Detective Sergeant Barnes
    Elisabeth Risdon
    Elisabeth Risdon
    • Mrs. Cummingsas Mrs. Cummings
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • K.K. Milleras K.K. Miller
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Joe Quigas Joe Quig
    Kitty Kelly
    Kitty Kelly
    • Nellie Quigas Nellie Quig
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Patrolman Murphyas Patrolman Murphy
    • (uncredited)
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Doormanas Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    Helen Ainsworth
    Helen Ainsworth
    • Interior Decoratoras Interior Decorator
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mitchell Leisen
    • Writers
      • James Edward Grant(story) (screenplay)
      • Albert McCleery(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Early in the shooting, Marlene Dietrich tripped while carrying child-actor David James. She twisted her body to save the baby from striking the floor, but severely injured her right ankle in a fall, and her entire right leg had to be placed in a cast. That's why in this film she is always shown in full-length outfits (gowns, slacks, etc.) and just one shot of her unclothed leg is seen, and that is in shadow.
    • Goofs
      After the date, when at home(at about 01:00:30), the glass and the bottle of milk exchange places in Fred MacMurray's hands when going to the baby's room from the kitchen.
    • Quotes

      Mary Lou: [finding out champagne is made from grapes] It's not very purple, is it?

    • Crazy credits
      The film's title appears on a billboard; and the opening credits are printed in a theatrical program.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      I Find Love
      Written by Jack King and Gordon Clifford

      Sung by Marlene Dietrich (dubbed by Virginia Rees) (uncredited) and unidentified baritone

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    lovely
    for the self irony of Dietrich performance. for the nice story and air of far age of cinema. for inspired cast. and, sure, for the respect for recipes of romantic comedy. it is not a link from chain of fashion of art. few sparkles, a seductive Dietrich, mixture of love balloons and fine humor, the dramatic small slice and the touching solutions to create identity in a ocean of clones, all is good reason to see it and, in a measure or other, to love it. because it is almost magic like many films from that period. because the acting is smart and the game of nuances not uninspired. because, after war of blockbusters, this film has the gift to be comfortable. and for occasion to travel in time. and discover than life is beautiful.
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    • Vincentiu
    • Feb 23, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Biricik aşkım
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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