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The Lady Is Willing
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The Lady Is Willing

1942-02-12 · 92 min · ★ 6.5

Romance · Comedy

Bold, eccentric Broadway performer Elizabeth Madden befuddles her handlers by coming home with a baby she picked up on the street. She wants to keep the baby but has to find a husband to make adoption viable. She offers her new obstetrician Dr. McBain help with his research on rabbits in exchange for marriage - and he accepts. The marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of real love until Dr. McBain's ex-wife comes looking for money.

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Directors
Mitchell Leisen
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marlene DietrichMarlene DietrichElizabeth Madden
Fred MacMurrayFred MacMurrayCorey McBain
Aline MacMahonAline MacMahonBuddy
Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesKenneth Hanline
Arline JudgeArline JudgeFrances
Roger ClarkRoger ClarkVictor
Marietta CantyMarietta CantyMary Lou
David JamesBaby Corey
Ruth FordRuth FordMyrtle
Harvey StephensHarvey StephensDr. Golding
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonBarnes
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonMrs. Cummings
Charles LaneCharles LaneK.K. Miller
Murray AlperMurray AlperJoe Quig
Kitty KellyKitty KellyNellie Quig
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffPatrolman Murphy (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsDoorman (uncredited)
Helen AinsworthHelen AinsworthInterior Decorator (uncredited)
Myrtle AndersonMaid (uncredited)
Georgia BackusGeorgia BackusNurse (uncredited)

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