Lady Luck (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Lady Luck is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Lady Luck stars Patricia Farr as Mamie Murphy, William Bakewell as Dave Haines, Duncan Renaldo as Tony Morelli and Iris Adrian as Rita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lady Luck has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Luck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Luck (1936)?
- In US, Lady Luck is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Luck worth watching?
- Lady Luck holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Luck?
- Lady Luck stars Patricia Farr, William Bakewell, Duncan Renaldo, Iris Adrian and Lulu McConnell.
- When was Lady Luck released?
- Lady Luck was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.