Lady for a Day |  | Director: Frank Capra
Actors: Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  18 reviews
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D0853D
UPC: 014381085327
EAN: 0014381085327
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 1933
Release Date: October 23, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 10/23/2001 Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Nr
Amazon.com
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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 Great film....much better than its remake April 28, 2009
jrc (Jonesboro, AR USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful 1933 Frank Capra film. All of the complaints about the scratches and print blemishes are a little carried away. This is a far cry from a public domain-VHS-transferred-to-DVD-disaster that some companies release. Given that Columbia no longer owns the film (or presumably have the negative), we're lucky to even see it! I've seen much worse quality from the major studios with releases to DVD of films from the late 20s-early 30s. I still have my old Criterion laserdisc of this title, and must say that the transfer used for this DVD is an improvement.
The real crime is that Amazon ships movies out these days in ENVELOPES! Yes, this $[...] DVD arrived in a bubble-wrap lined envelope that looked like it had been beaten to Hell. And, of course, the DVD had been jarred from the spindle and was loose inside the case upon arrival. Also, as expected, the disc surface was scratched all to Hell. Of course, it plays OK, so I can't really return it. For $[...], though, you'd at least expect a new, shiney disc surface. Shame on Amazon for their continued use of this shoddy shipping practice. The reason? It's cheap!! At least in stores, I can make sure the disc is not loose inside. I would never buy a copy of something in a store that contained a loose disc!
lady for a century January 23, 2008
Kevin J. Doughty (Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think May Robson was one of the finest actors australia has produced
unfortunately because it was so long ago people have forgotten
More needs to be done for the young ones to experience these treasures
Good Movie June 29, 2007
William C. Brown (Logansport IN)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 October 10, 2006
Jeffrey H. Zolitor (Media, PA)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
Jeff Zolitor
wonderful surprise July 12, 2006
Beth Brickell
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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