Make Way for a Lady
1936, English. Directed by David Burton.
Meet the miss who framed her unsuspecting father... and drove him to pick the stepmother of her choice!
An imaginative teenager decides to play matchmaker for her widowed father. Director David Burton's 1936 comedy stars Herbert Marshall, Anne Shirley, Gertrude Michael, Margot Grahame, Clara Blandick, Frank Coghlan Jr., Willie Best and Maxine Jennings.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- David BurtonDirector
- Herbert MarshallChristopher 'Chris' Drew
- Anne ShirleyJune Drew
- Gertrude MichaelMiss Eleanor Emerson
- Margot GrahameValerie Broughton
- Taylor HolmesGeorge Terry
- Clara BlandickMrs. Dell, Drew's Maid
- Frank Coghlan Jr.Billy Hopkins
- Maxine JenningsMiss Marian Moore
- Mary Jo EllisMildred Jackson
- Murray KinnellDoctor Barnes
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gertrude Purcell
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How long is Make Way for a Lady?
Make Way for a Lady runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Make Way for a Lady have a post-credits scene?
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Make Way for a Lady parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Make Way for a Lady is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Make Way for a Lady on?
Make Way for a Lady isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 November 1936. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Make Way for a Lady?
If you liked Make Way for a Lady, try Much Ado About Nothing, The Trouble with Angels, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed Make Way for a Lady?
Make Way for a Lady (1936) was directed by David Burton and stars Herbert Marshall, Anne Shirley, Gertrude Michael.