Lady for a Day
1933 · 96 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 4,887 VOTES · DIR. Frank Capra
Overview
Never-wed, poor, rough around the edges Apple Annie has always written to her daughter, Louise, in Spain that she is married and a member of New York's high society. Upon receiving unexpected word from Louise (who hasn't seen Annie since infancy) that she is en route to America with her new fiancé and his father, a count, so the three of them can meet her, Annie panics, despairing that her beloved daughter will be destroyed by the deception.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,415 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:58 Extra! Read all about it!
00:06:21 He wants apples, not lemons.
00:12:54 Here's to Lord Woodcliff.
00:17:36 - Iloyd. - Yes, sir?
00:21:51 we wouldn't give you counterfeit script for the whole outfit.
00:24:48 I thought so. On the gin again. Where's your apples?
00:28:30 - Yes, sir. - Come here a minute.
00:31:39 You won't get to first base. You'll have lead her on a string.
00:35:24 That's one of the reasons l never go to Providence.
00:38:32 Of all people, Apple Annie.
00:42:03 Don't worry, the only way they get in is with a tank.
00:46:35 Wonder what their racket is?
00:50:03 You're surprised, aren't you, Brother David?
00:53:50 He's a lovely boy.
00:57:06 Hello?
00:59:54 You're the Ambassador to Turkey, not a wrestler.
01:03:03 Well, let me tell you something. It's serious...
01:06:52 Come in.
01:09:34 But my son too comes from an old and distinguished family
01:13:42 Call off nothing. Let me figure it.
01:18:10 Listen, you think l'd come here if it wasn't on the level?
01:20:59 It's the customary procedure.
01:25:35 l think l was the happiest mother in the world.
01:31:39 Goodbye. Goodbye, Mother.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,415
Dialogue density14.7 lines / min
First line00:01:58
Final line01:31:39
Production Record
DirectorFrank Capra
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes4,887