Suitably made for Depression-era audiences, Frank Capra's version of Damon Ranyon's famed story is an endearing fable with a strong, Oscar-nominated turn from the vet actress May Robson as Apple Annie.
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03/25/09
Lady for a Day (1933)
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Reviews Counted:11
Fresh:11
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.5/10
Synopsis: Story of a soft-hearted gangster who organizes his entire gang of thugs to help transform an elderly, rather seedy apple vendor into a perfect society lady. This treatment of a Damon Runyon story... [More]
Starring: Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell
Director: Frank Capra
Reviews for Lady for a Day
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Capra spreads his usual feel-good schmaltz over the otherwise springy material.
10/03/08
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07/31/08
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06/24/06
Endearing story of lowlifes
08/20/05
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02/03/05
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09/02/04
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02/20/04
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08/01/03
Gets a little goopy, even for Capra.
07/25/03
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05/24/03
Top CriticDespite the film's lack of momentum toward the end, it's still perfectly watchable, and it's a good window on early Capra.
04/20/03
Early Capra that sometimes misses, but more often hits.
02/16/03
No review available.
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