Lady for a Day

Starring:Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks, Walter Connolly, Jean Parker, Nat Pendleton, Barry Norton, Hobart Bosworth, Robert Emmett O'Connor, Halliwell Hobbes, Marc Lawrence, Bob Kortman, Milton Kibbee, Wallis Clark, Harry C. Bradley, Charles Sullivan, Leo White, Dad Mills
Director: Frank Capra
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Based on a story by Damon Runyon, this Frank Capra film was nominated for several Oscars® after it was released in 1933 (it was remade by Capra as Pocketful of Miracles in 1961). A tenderhearted Depression-era comedy, it tells the story of Apple Annie (May Robson), a panhandling street vendor who has kept her real identity hidden from a daughter being reared in Europe. When the grown-up daughter comes to New York for a visit, Annie turns to gambler Dave the Dude (Warren William) for help. He transforms her--temporarily--into a high-society grande dame, but not without complications. The film is nearly stolen by Guy Kibbee, as a judge posing as Annie's husband, but Warren William, a John Barrymore lookalike, and dour Ned Sparks get laughs too. --Marshall Fine
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A Cinderella fairy tale set in the early 1930s, Lady for a Day is a delightfully charming mix of drama and comedy that earned four Academy Award nominations and propelled Frank Capra to the top ranks of popular filmmakers. Based on a Damon Runyon short story, Lady for a Day tells the tale of Apple Annie, a cantankerous New York City fruit peddler who has been pretending to be a high-society matron in letters to her daughter. When her daughter comes to visit with her aristocratic fiance, Apple Annie enlists her seedy gangster friends, who hilariously transform her into the grandest of dames!

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ASIN: B000E7K3EW
Release Date: 2007-03-20

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DVD manufactured in Hong Kong. Full screen color image. Original English dialog with optional subtitles in Chinese or English which can be turned off. On screen menus are in English and are easy to use. In 1984 lovely Cynthia carries on the romantic heritage of the Chatterly Estate. Her desire is to discover her perfect lover. She invites American anthropologist Arthur as her house guest but he is more interested in Lady Godiva's previous naked ride through the estate. Judith arrives at the estate to stop Cynthia's lustful ways but soon Judith discovers her own passion for the estate gardener Philip. When the estate is threatened with bankruptcy, they jointly create a sensual and successful obtruction to the forclosure. Cast includes Sybil Danning, Harlee McBride and Adam West.

Customer Reviews:

If you enjoyed Young Lady Chatterley..........2007-04-03

you'll more than likely enjoy this sequel, which has the added feature of Sybil Danning naked. Most of the cast of Young Lady Chatterley, including the main female lead, return for this sequel. Much like the original, Chatterley 2 is an erotic softcore romp with no pretentions of being anything beyond that.

Lady Godiva.......2007-01-12

This movie is great when compared to Emmanuel series. It even has a cameo apperance by the dude that played the original Batman tv series.

Blast from the past.......2006-04-29

Classic sensual sequel great to finally see on DVD. I am not sure Richard Belzer is happy to again share the beauty of his stunning wife Harlee McBride. Batman star Adam West plays a cameo of a nerdy bumbler historian too. A fun fantasy.

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a too rarely seen depression-era goody
All For One

Lady for a Day
Starring: Warren William , May Robson , Guy Kibbee , Glenda Farrell , and Ned Sparks
Director: Frank Capra
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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Release Date: 2001-10-23

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Based on a story by Damon Runyon, this Frank Capra film was nominated for several Oscars® after it was released in 1933 (it was remade by Capra as Pocketful of Miracles in 1961). A tenderhearted Depression-era comedy, it tells the story of Apple Annie (May Robson), a panhandling street vendor who has kept her real identity hidden from a daughter being reared in Europe. When the grown-up daughter comes to New York for a visit, Annie turns to gambler Dave the Dude (Warren William) for help. He transforms her--temporarily--into a high-society grande dame, but not without complications. The film is nearly stolen by Guy Kibbee, as a judge posing as Annie's husband, but Warren William, a John Barrymore lookalike, and dour Ned Sparks get laughs too. --Marshall Fine

Description

A Cinderella fairy tale set in the early 1930s, Lady for a Day is a delightfully charming mix of drama and comedy that earned four Academy Award nominations and propelled Frank Capra to the top ranks of popular filmmakers. Based on a Damon Runyon short story, Lady for a Day tells the tale of Apple Annie, a cantankerous New York City fruit peddler who has been pretending to be a high-society matron in letters to her daughter. When her daughter comes to visit with her aristocratic fiance, Apple Annie enlists her seedy gangster friends, who hilariously transform her into the grandest of dames!

Customer Reviews:

Good Movie.......2007-06-29

I seen this on TCM and thought i would buy it. I got to say that when i seen it on TV it looked better then it did from the DVD. Not a very high qualty dvd it is more like a dvd disk for your cpu.

The Dude.......2006-10-11

I know it's a stretch, but I can't help but think that the Coen Bros. knew this film well, when they wrote, "The Big Lebowski".

Both "dudes" share a disdain for the establishment, and yet are well respected by their peers. Both men attempt a good deed, but not without the prospect of a payout at it's completion. Both appear to be the most astute within their respective circles, and seem to be drawn into a larger episode against their will.

It seems that the constuction of "The Big Lebowski" in it's relationship to "Lady for a Day", is similar to the construction of "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou", in it's relationship to "The Odyssey". There is a basic premise from which a very enjoyable romp ensues.

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wonderful surprise.......2006-07-12

This is the most wonderful movie with nobody I ever heard of except for the director, Frank Capra. May Robson is just fabulous -- tugs at your heartstrings, makes you cry and laugh. This is surely one of Capra's best movies -- not over the top or overly sentimental. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a two-hour smile.

a too rarely seen depression-era goody.......2006-05-04

this is the original version of frank capras better-remembered "pocketful of miracles", about a bag lady who has been sending her child to convent school in europe and is now faced with the prospect of her grown daughter coming to visit her supposedly grande dame mother in new york. the latter movie filled in alot of detail, but softened the sting of the depression-era original. i like both, but this is the better one.

All For One.......2006-04-03

Lady For a Day is about a woman named Apple Annie (May Robson). She has an illigitimate daughter who lives overseas; her daughter believes she is wealthy and married, which is okay because she will never find out. However, Annie's daughter wants to get married to a high-class man from Spain whose family wants to meet hers before they are wed. Annie is in a terrible spot and plans to fake her own death until she is able to win the support of several in her community to impersonate her wealthy alter ego.

Robson is great in her part, a sympathetic and dynamic character whose emotions ring absolutely true throughout. Guy Kibbee plays a unique role as an intelligent man who displays class and wit, unlike his standard drunken parts. Warren William also plays against type as a charitable man. Glenda Farrell has a small, forgettable part, but she looks more beautiful than ever.

This film displays the uplifting spirit that Capra's films became known for, a symbol of a by-gone era, one that many will not let themselves forget.

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