Lady Luck (1936)
New York manicurist Mamie Murphy plans to marry a rich man, so she repeatedly turns down the proposals of honest reporter David Haines. When she is announced the winner of $2,500 and a ticket worth $150,000 for champion horse Lady Luck, if the horse wins an upcoming race, Mamie is pursued by wealthy sportsman Jack Conroy and nightclub owner and racketeer Tony Morelli.
Director: Charles Lamont
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: September 13, 1936
Cast
- Patricia Farr - Mamie Murphy
- William Bakewell - Dave Haines
- Duncan Renaldo - Tony Morelli
- Iris Adrian - Rita
- Lulu McConnell - Aunt Mamie Murphy
- Lew Kelly - Detective James Riley
- Jameson Thomas - Jack Conroy / Voice of announcer at racetrack
- John Kelly - Joe - First Hood
- Claud Allister - Briggs
- Arthur Hoyt - J. Baldwin Hemingway
Screenplay
- Stuart E. McGowan (Story)
- John W. Krafft (Screenplay)
- Dorrell McGowan (Story)
Production: Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation (I)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement
Keywords
gambling, french maid, cigar smoker
More Films by Director: Charles Lamont
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lady Luck about?
- New York manicurist Mamie Murphy plans to marry a rich man, so she repeatedly turns down the proposals of honest reporter David Haines. When she is announced the winner of $2,500 and a ticket worth $150,000 for champion horse Lady Luck, if the horse wins an upcoming race, Mamie is pursued by wealthy sportsman Jack Conroy and nightclub owner and racketeer Tony Morelli.
- Who directed Lady Luck?
- Lady Luck was directed by Charles Lamont.
- Who stars in Lady Luck?
- Lady Luck stars Patricia Farr, William Bakewell, Duncan Renaldo, Iris Adrian, Lulu McConnell, Lew Kelly.
- How long is Lady Luck?
- Lady Luck has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Lady Luck?
- Lady Luck is a Drama, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Lady Luck produced?
- Lady Luck was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lady Luck?
- The themes of Lady Luck include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.