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Lady Be Good

  • 19411941
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Robert Young and Ann Sothern in Lady Be Good (1941)
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A composer and his songwriter wife clash as they succeed in working together, writing hit Broadway shows, but fail in their marriage to the point of getting divorced twice.A composer and his songwriter wife clash as they succeed in working together, writing hit Broadway shows, but fail in their marriage to the point of getting divorced twice.A composer and his songwriter wife clash as they succeed in working together, writing hit Broadway shows, but fail in their marriage to the point of getting divorced twice.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1K
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  • Directors
    • Norman Z. McLeod
    • Busby Berkeley(musical numbers)
  • Writers
    • Jack McGowan(screen play)
    • Kay Van Riper(screen play)
    • John McClain(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Eleanor Powell
    • Ann Sothern
    • Robert Young
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Norman Z. McLeod
    • Busby Berkeley(musical numbers)
  • Writers
    • Jack McGowan(screen play)
    • Kay Van Riper(screen play)
    • John McClain(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Eleanor Powell
    • Ann Sothern
    • Robert Young
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    • 37User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win total

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    Eleanor Powell in Lady Be Good (1941)
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    Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell
    • Marilyn Marshas Marilyn Marsh
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Dixie Doneganas Dixie Donegan
    Robert Young
    Robert Young
    • Eddie Craneas Eddie Crane
    Lionel Barrymore
    Lionel Barrymore
    • Judge Murdockas Judge Murdock
    John Carroll
    John Carroll
    • Buddy Crawfordas Buddy Crawford
    Red Skelton
    Red Skelton
    • Joe 'Red' Willetas Joe 'Red' Willet
    Virginia O'Brien
    Virginia O'Brien
    • Lullas Lull
    Tom Conway
    Tom Conway
    • Mr. Blantonas Mr. Blanton
    Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey
    • Bill Pattisonas Bill Pattison
    • (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Max Miltonas Max Milton
    Rose Hobart
    Rose Hobart
    • Mrs. Carter Wardleyas Mrs. Carter Wardley
    Phil Silvers
    Phil Silvers
    • Master of Ceremoniesas Master of Ceremonies
    The Berry Brothers
    • Specialty Numberas Specialty Number
    James Berry
    • James Berryas James Berry
    Warren Berry
    • Warren Berryas Warren Berry
    Ananias Berry
    • Nyas Berryas Nyas Berry
    • (as Nyas Berry)
    Connie Russell
    Connie Russell
    • The Singeras The Singer
    Buttons
    • Dancing Dogas Dancing Dog
    • Directors
      • Norman Z. McLeod
      • Busby Berkeley(musical numbers) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Jack McGowan(screen play) (original story)
      • Kay Van Riper(screen play)
      • John McClain(screen play)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Songwriters Dixie Donegan and Eddie Crane are still in love after their divorce. Dixie's friend Marilyn Marsh tries to convince them to marry again, but this isn't that easy. —Stephan Eichenberg <eichenbe@fak-cbg.tu-muenchen.de>
    • dancing dog
    • song
    • singing
    • reprisal
    • retribution
    • 40 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • THE TAP-HAPPIEST, SWING-SINGIEST, MELODIC MIRACLE SINCE "ZIEGFELD GIRL"! (print ad - Lubbock Avalanche Journal- Midway Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - September 5, 1943 - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    • Trivia
      For Eleanor Powell's dance rendition of the song "Oh, Lady Be Good," MGM auditioned several dogs, but none were able to do the required tricks. Finally, Powell bought a dog from a prop man and trained it herself for several weeks so that the dance could be done as she wanted.
    • Goofs
      When Marilyn is tap dancing with the dog, she does a few cartwheels. While she is on her hands, the tapping dancing sound continues.
    • Quotes

      Joe 'Red' Willet: When love flies out the window, it always leaves a scar.

    • Connections
      Featured in MGM Parade: Episode #1.9 (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh, Lady Be Good!
      (1924) (uncredited)
      Music by George Gershwin
      Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
      Sung by Chorus

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Fascinating Rhythm
    Pleasant musical comedy about a songwriting couple (Ann Sothern, Robert Young) who get a divorce because success goes to his head. But they're still in love so their friends conspire to get them back together. Lovely songs, including "The Last Time I Saw Paris." Ann Sothern, adorable as always, does her own singing here and she actually has a nice voice. Great cast includes (in addition to Sothern and Young) Eleanor Powell, Red Skelton, Reginald Owen, Lionel Barrymore, and Virginia O'Brien. Powell's dance number with her dog and "Fascinating Rhythm" finale are classics. Perhaps a little longer than it needed to be for such a simple story but it doesn't drag. It's good fun.
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    • Jul 11, 2014

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 1941 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lätt på foten
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $863,460 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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