Eadie Was a Lady (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1945, Eadie Was a Lady is a comedy and music film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, running about 67 minutes. “It's breezy! It's teasy! It's easy on the eyes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this amiable Columbia B musical, society girl Ann Miller escapes her Back Bay family by performing in the chorus line in a burlesque house. But trouble starts when her boss (William Wright) decides to build her up as a star. One of the many bread-and-butter Columbia productions graced by the contributions of Cole’s in-house dance studio. Cole dances behind Miller in “I’m Gonna See My Baby.” --Museum of Modern Art
Who’s in it. Eadie Was a Lady stars Ann Miller as Eadie Allen / Edithea Alden, Joe Besser as Professor Diogenes Dingle, William Wright as Tommy Foley and Jeff Donnell as Pamela 'Pepper' Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Eadie Was a Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eadie Was a Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eadie Was a Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eadie Was a Lady (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eadie Was a Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eadie Was a Lady worth watching?
- Eadie Was a Lady holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eadie Was a Lady?
- Eadie Was a Lady stars Ann Miller, Joe Besser, William Wright, Jeff Donnell and Marion Martin.
- When was Eadie Was a Lady released?
- Eadie Was a Lady was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.