To Please a Lady

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1h 31min

Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

A former war hero and midget car racer meets his match in a feisty reporter who blames his reckless tactics for an accidental racing death.

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A former war hero and midget car racer meets his match in a feisty reporter who blames his reckless tactics for an accidental racing death.A former war hero and midget car racer meets his match in a feisty reporter who blames his reckless tactics for an accidental racing death.A former war hero and midget car racer meets his match in a feisty reporter who blames his reckless tactics for an accidental racing death.

Director
- Clarence Brown
Writers
- Barré Lyndon(story)
- Marge Decker(story)
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Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

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Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck in To Please a Lady (1950)

Director
- Clarence Brown
Writers
- Barré Lyndon(story) (screenplay)
- Marge Decker(story) (screenplay)
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Mike Brannon is a former war hero turned midget car racer. His ruthless racing tactics have made him successful but the fans consider him a villain and boo him mercilessly. Independent, beautiful reporter Regina Forbes tries to interview him but is put off by his gruff chauvinism, and when Brannon's daredevil tactics cause the death of a fellow driver, he finds himself a pariah in the sport thanks to her articles. When she finds him earning money as a barnstorming daredevil driver hoping for a comeback, they begin to become mutually attracted. —duke1029@aol.com

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Taglines
- MGM's thrill-a-minute romance of a daredevil and a darling!
Genres
Certificate
- Passed
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
The finale of the film takes place at the Indianapolis 500. The actual 1950 running of the 500 was used for these scenes. The driver of the 17 car was the real Joie Chitwood, featured earlier in the film (played by William C. McGaw) as the owner of the Thrill Show where Brannan was working. See the Goofs section for continuity issues created by using actual race footage.

Goofs
Because footage shot during the actual 1950 Indy 500 was used, Mauri Rose can be seen exiting the pits driving past the pit for the real car #17, Joie Chitwood (Mauri Rose and Joie Chitwood's pits were next to each other during the 1950 500 race).

Quotes
Mike Brannan: You figure on doing another column on me?
Regina Forbes: You're only worth a couple of lines now.
Mike Brannan: Well, don't write 'em! I've been risking my neck with this outfit.
Regina Forbes: I hope they pay you well.
Mike Brannan: A hundred bucks a show, and I've been saving every dime. I'm gonna drive with the big cars now, and what you wrote about me doesn't go with them. So I'm warning you. Lay off me in the future.
Regina Forbes: [Amused] You're warning me?
Mike Brannan: You better listen to what I'm saying, or I'll knock that smile off your face!
Regina Forbes: [She laughs at him] Knock it off.
[He slaps her]
Regina Forbes: That's just about what I expect from you.
Mike Brannan: The guys you run around with wouldn't do that, would they? Well, it's time somebody roughed you up a little! I can handle you, baby. You're just another dame to me!
[He grabs her suddenly, kisses her, and leaves for his car. She looks after him with a subtle smile indicating she enjoyed it]

Connections
Edited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)

Soundtracks
Polly-Wolly Doodle
(uncredited)
Credited usually to Daniel Decatur Emmett (as Dan Emmett)
Whistled by several characters

Top review

Vintage Fun!

This film is a typical star vehicle for Gable. He strides through it with his usual confidence, the cocked eyebrow and sly grin making the odd worthwhile appearance. What makes it unique is that it's the only teaming of Gable and Stanwyk. That's a real shame. Their chemistry and spark makes every scene they have together worthwhile, screen images and their characters clash wonderfully. A fantastic screen pairing. Barbara shines,proving again to be at home in any genre, matching it with any leading man. Gable, for his part sparkles too,deftly shading the darker elements of Mike Brannan with experienced ease. The perfect answer to a night at home or a rainy day.

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Release date
- October 13, 1950 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Red Hot Wheels
Filming locations
- Arlington Downs Racetrack - 2225 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, Texas, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Runtime
- 1h 31min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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