The Lady in Question

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The Lady in Question

1940

1h 21m

Comedy

Drama

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In Paris, bicycle shop owner Andre Morestan (Brian Aherne) sits on a trial of young Natalie Roguin (Rita Hayworth), accused of murder. Captivated by Natalie's demeanor, Andre is the sole juror holdout and Natalie is acquitted. Andre takes her home, presents her as the daughter of a friend and offers her a job in spite of the suspicions of wife Michele (Irene Rich) and son Pierre (Glenn Ford). Natalie inadvertently causes more problems when she's recognized, and Andre begins to doubt his verdict.

George Orwell

Time and Tide

In level of intelligence this film is above the average, but it is questionable whether it was worth translating into American. If it was, then it would have been better to Americanize it altogether and not give it a French setting.

Oct 2, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

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It serves as a showcase for Rita.

Rated: C+

Apr 18, 2007

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Georgan G

First of 5 films in which Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth appeared together. All the acting is well done, but a strange combination of genres with court room drama, comedy & romance.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Audience Member

Columbia wants to showcase Rita at the cost of everything else: the plot, the production, the other actors. That's why people will praise Rita but detest the movies she's in. The movies are typically atrocious, to be kind.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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A rather odd combination of courtroom drama and romantic comedy, set in pre-war France. Some nice dialogue, but it is mainly notable as an early Rita Hayworth vehicle, pairing her with two collaborators with whom she would do better work in future - director Charles Vidor, and co-star Glenn Ford.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

its a simple light comedy, a good one to light up ur day :)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

good stuff but no gilda

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Forgetable film, not really bad, but probably not worth seeing unless you like Rita Hayworth.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Charles Vidor

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Brian Aherne

Andre Morestan

Rita Hayworth

Natalie Roguin

Glenn Ford

Pierre Morestan

Irene Rich

Michele Morestan

George Coulouris

Defense Attorney

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Synopsis

In Paris, bicycle shop owner Andre Morestan (Brian Aherne) sits on a trial of young Natalie Roguin (Rita Hayworth), accused of murder. Captivated by Natalie's demeanor, Andre is the sole juror holdout and Natalie is acquitted. Andre takes her home, presents her as the daughter of a friend and offers her a job in spite of the suspicions of wife Michele (Irene Rich) and son Pierre (Glenn Ford). Natalie inadvertently causes more problems when she's recognized, and Andre begins to doubt his verdict.

Director: Charles Vidor
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 4, 2014
Runtime: 1h 21m