Lady for a Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1942, Lady for a Night is a drama and romance film directed by Leigh Jason, running about 88 minutes. “FROM THE DEEP ROMANTIC SOUTH COMES ANOTHER THRILLING DRAMA OF LOVE AND INTRIGUE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gambling boat operator Jenny Blake throws over her gambler beau Jack Morgan in order to marry into high society.
Who’s in it. Lady for a Night stars Joan Blondell as Jenny Blake, John Wayne as Jackson Morgan, Philip Merivale as Stephen Alderson and Blanche Yurka as Julia Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lady for a Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady for a Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady for a Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady for a Night (1942)?
- In US, Lady for a Night is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady for a Night worth watching?
- Lady for a Night holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady for a Night?
- Lady for a Night stars Joan Blondell, John Wayne, Philip Merivale, Blanche Yurka and Ray Middleton.
- When was Lady for a Night released?
- Lady for a Night was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.