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The Lady is a Square
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The Lady is a Square

1959-02-03 · 99 min · ★ 6.2

Romance · Comedy · Music

Neagle stars as Frances Baring, a socialite widow attempting to keep her late husband's symphony orchestra going. Reluctantly she enlists the help of a young pop singer (Frankie Vaughan) who has fallen for Baring's daughter Joanna, played by a young Janette Scott.

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Directors
Herbert Wilcox
Production companies
Herbert Wilcox Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Anna NeagleAnna NeagleFrances Baring
Frankie VaughanFrankie VaughanJohnny Burns
Janette ScottJanette ScottJoanna Baring
Anthony NewleyAnthony NewleyFreddy
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteCharles
Christopher RhodesChristopher RhodesGreenslade
Kenneth CopeKenneth CopeDerek
Josephine FitzgeraldMrs. Eady
Harold KasketHarold KasketSpolenski
John Le MesurierJohn Le MesurierFergusson
Ted LuneHarry Shuttleworth
Mary PeachMary PeachMrs. Freddy
John CarsonJohn CarsonReporter (uncredited)
Myrette MorvenMyrette MorvenLady at Frances Baring's Reception (uncredited)
Robert DesmondRobert DesmondWally (uncredited)

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