Lady Be Good (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1941, Lady Be Good is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 112 minutes. “THE TAP-HAPPIEST, SWING-SINGIEST, MELODIC MIRACLE SINCE "ZIEGFELD GIRL"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Married songwriters almost split up while putting on a big show.
Who’s in it. Lady Be Good stars Eleanor Powell as Marilyn Marsh, Ann Sothern as Dixie Donegan Crane, Robert Young as Edward 'Eddie' Crane and Lionel Barrymore as Judge Murdock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Lady Be Good has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Be Good page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Be Good tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Be Good (1941)?
- In US, Lady Be Good is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Be Good worth watching?
- Lady Be Good holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Be Good?
- Lady Be Good stars Eleanor Powell, Ann Sothern, Robert Young, Lionel Barrymore and Red Skelton.
- When was Lady Be Good released?
- Lady Be Good was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.