The Lady Is Willing (1942)
The Lady Is Willing is a 1942 romance movie directed by Mitchell Leisen, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Marlene Dietrich, Fred MacMurray and Aline MacMahon.
Bold, eccentric Broadway performer Elizabeth Madden befuddles her handlers by coming home with a baby she picked up on the street. She wants to keep the baby but has to find a husband to make adoption viable. She offers her new obstetrician Dr. McBain help with his research on rabbits in exchange for marriage - and he accepts. The marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of real love until Dr. McBain's ex-wife comes looking for money.
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What is The Lady Is Willing about?
Bold, eccentric Broadway performer Elizabeth Madden befuddles her handlers by coming home with a baby she picked up on the street. She wants to keep the baby but has to find a husband to make adoption viable. She offers her new obstetrician Dr. McBain help with his research on rabbits in exchange for marriage - and he accepts. The marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of real love until Dr. McBain's ex-wife comes looking for money.
When was The Lady Is Willing released?
The Lady Is Willing was released on 12 February 1942.
How long is The Lady Is Willing?
The Lady Is Willing runs 1h 32m.
Who made The Lady Is Willing?
The Lady Is Willing was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Cast
- Marlene Dietrich as Elizabeth Madden
- Fred MacMurray as Corey McBain
- Aline MacMahon as Buddy
- Stanley Ridges as Kenneth Hanline
- Arline Judge as Frances
- Roger Clark as Victor
- Marietta Canty as Mary Lou
- David James as Baby Corey
- Ruth Ford as Myrtle
- Harvey Stephens as Dr. Golding
- Harry Shannon as Barnes
- Elisabeth Risdon as Mrs. Cummings