Lady for a Day
1933, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
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Apple Annie is an aging New York City fruit seller whose daughter Louise has been raised in a Spanish convent since she was an infant. As she grows up, Louise is led to believe that her mother is a society matron called Mrs. E. Worthington Manville. Annie worries that her lie is in danger of being uncovered when she learns that Louise is sailing to New York with her new fiancé and his nobleman father.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Lady for a Day
Lady for a Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Warren WilliamDave the Dude
- May RobsonApple Annie
- Guy KibbeeJudge Henry G. Blake
- Glenda FarrellMissouri Martin
- Ned SparksHappy McGuire
- Walter ConnollyCount Romero
- Jean ParkerLouise
- Nat PendletonShakespeare
- Barry NortonCarlos
- Halliwell HobbesButler
- Hobart BosworthGovernor
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorInspector MacCreary
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Damon Runyon, Robert Riskin
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Lady for a Day: quick answers
Is Lady for a Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lady for a Day?
Lady for a Day runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Lady for a Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lady for a Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lady for a Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lady for a Day is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lady for a Day on?
Lady for a Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lady for a Day?
If you liked Lady for a Day, try Pocketful of Miracles, Mrs. Doubtfire, Bringing Down the House.
Who directed Lady for a Day?
Lady for a Day (1933) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee.