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How Long Is “The Lady Says No”?

Name: The Lady Says No
Genre: comedy
Released: 1952-01-06
Duration: 80 min
Cast: David Niven, Joan Caulfield, Lenore Lonergan, James Robertson Justice, Frances Bavier

1h 20m runtime

19511h 20mcomedy

Comedy film with a runtime of 80 minutes, released in 1951. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 20m

Minutes80

One SittingYes

With Break1h 32m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

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The lady of the title is author Dorinda Hatch (Joan Caulfield), who writes a scathing best-seller in which she trashes all men. Photographer Bill Shelby (David Niven) vows to make Dorinda eat her words, thereby proving the superiority of the male of the species. Suffice to say that he doesn't succeed--at least until the very, very end. The middle portion of The Lady Says No consists of a surrealistic dream sequence in which Dorinda realizes that she loves Bill despite his rampant chauvinism. This film is not a likely candidate for screening at the next N.O.W. meeting. Lady Says No was produced and directed by Frank Ross, who at the time was married to star Joan Caulfield.

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Runtime1h 20m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 32m

Movie Facts

Release DateJanuary 6, 1952

Runtime1h 20m

LanguageEnglish

Genrescomedy

DirectorFrank Ross

ProducerFrank Ross, John Stillman Jr.

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