Lady Be Good (1941)
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- Passed
- 1h 52min
- Comedy, Music
- 10 Nov 1941 (UK)
- Movie
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.
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Award:
- Won 1 Oscar.
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Cast verified as complete
| Eleanor Powell | ... |
Marilyn Marsh
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| Ann Sothern | ... |
Dixie Donegan
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| Robert Young | ... |
Eddie Crane
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| Lionel Barrymore | ... |
Judge Murdock
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| John Carroll | ... |
Buddy Crawford
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| Red Skelton | ... |
Joe 'Red' Willet
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| Virginia O'Brien | ... |
Lull
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| Tom Conway | ... |
Mr. Blanton
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| Dan Dailey | ... |
Bill Pattison
(as Dan Dailey Jr.)
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| Reginald Owen | ... |
Max Milton
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| Rose Hobart | ... |
Mrs. Carter Wardley
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| Phil Silvers | ... |
Master of Ceremonies
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The Berry Brothers | ... |
Specialty Number
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James Berry | ... |
James Berry
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Warren Berry | ... |
Warren Berry
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Ananias Berry | ... |
Nyas Berry
(as Nyas Berry)
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| Connie Russell | ... |
The Singer
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| Edward Gargan | ... |
Policeman (scenesDeleted)
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Ernie Alexander | ... |
Pageboy (uncredited)
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Mary Bayless | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Brooks Benedict | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Robert Bradford | ... |
Solo Bit in Montage (uncredited)
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Tex Brodus | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Buttons | ... |
Dancing Dog (uncredited)
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James Carlisle | ... |
Banquet Guest (uncredited)
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| J.W. Cody | ... |
Solo Bit in Montage (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Frank Darien | ... |
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
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| Doris Day | ... |
Debutante (uncredited)
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| Dorothy Fay | ... |
Debutante (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Banquet Guest at Max's Table (uncredited)
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Jack George | ... |
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Banquet Guest (uncredited)
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Ben Hall | ... |
Messenger with Diamond Ring (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Edward Hearn | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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Harvey Karels | ... |
Minor Role in 'Fascinating Rhythm' Number (uncredited)
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| Leota Lorraine | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Six Hits and a Miss | ... |
Singers ("Fascinating Rhythm" number) (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Hattie Noel | ... |
Specialty Dancer in Montage (uncredited)
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Field Norton | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Alexander Pollard | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Paul Power | ... |
Banquet Guest (uncredited)
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| Fred Rapport | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Cyril Ring | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Ronald R. Rondell | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Paul Russell | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Patsy Shaw | ... |
Solo in Montage (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Don Sullivan | ... |
Solo in Montage (uncredited)
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Charles Teske | ... |
Minor Role in 'Fascinating Rhythm' Number (uncredited)
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Ludovico Tomarchio | ... |
Solo in Montage (uncredited)
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| Larry Wheat | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Paul White | ... |
Solo in Montage (uncredited)
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Beal Wong | ... |
Solo in Montage (uncredited)
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Katherine Yorke | ... |
Nightclub Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Norman Z. McLeod | ||
| Busby Berkeley | ... | (musical numbers directed by) |
Written by
| Jack McGowan | ... | (screen play by) & |
| Kay Van Riper | ... | (screen play by) and |
| John McClain | ... | (screen play by) |
| Jack McGowan | ... | (based on an original story by) |
Produced by
| Arthur Freed | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| George Bassman | ... | (uncredited) |
| George Stoll | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| George J. Folsey | ... | director of photography (as George Folsey) |
| Oliver T. Marsh | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Fredrick Y. Smith | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Peter Ballbusch | ... | montage (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Adrian | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marvin Stuart | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John S. Detlie | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Stunts
| Lee Bailey | ... | stunts: "Fascinating Rhythm" number (uncredited) |
| J.W. Cody | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leo Arnaud | ... | orchestrator / vocals |
| George Bassman | ... | orchestrator / vocals |
| Busby Berkeley | ... | director: musical numbers |
| Merrill Pye | ... | musical presentation |
| Walter Ruick | ... | music continuity: Eleanor Powell |
| Conrad Salinger | ... | orchestrator / vocals |
| George Stoll | ... | musical director (as Georgie Stoll) |
Additional Crew
| Jack Ackerman | ... | trainer: Buttons the dog (uncredited) |
| Lee Bailey | ... | stand-in: dance, Eleanor Powell (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1941) (United States) (theatrical)
- Regal Films (1941) (Canada) (theatrical) (as Regal Films, Ltd.)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1941) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer (1942) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A/B (1942) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1942) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Stephan Eichenberg |
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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) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $863,460 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.9 (1955). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Oh, Lady Be Good! See more » |
| Quotes |
Dixie Donegan:
Would you mind if a girl wrote the words to your tune? Eddie Crane: Of course not. There's Dorothy Fields. She's one of the best in the business. Dixie Donegan: Well, could you get her? Eddie Crane: No. She's tied up. See more » |