Obliging Young Lady (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1942, Obliging Young Lady is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 80 minutes. “Step right up and meet the cutest little bundle of tricks the Screen has discovered in years. She's only seven...but she can out-think and out-talk a battery of lawyers who want to keep her f” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman attempts to shelter a young girl from the publicity surrounding her socialite parents' divorce.
Who’s in it. Obliging Young Lady stars Joan Carroll as Bridget Potter, Edmond O'Brien as 'Red' Reddy, aka Professor Stanley, Ruth Warrick as Linda Norton and Eve Arden as 'Space' OShea, aka Suwanee Rivers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Obliging Young 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 Obliging Young Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obliging Young Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obliging Young Lady (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Obliging Young Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Obliging Young Lady worth watching?
- Obliging Young Lady holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obliging Young Lady?
- Obliging Young Lady stars Joan Carroll, Edmond O'Brien, Ruth Warrick, Eve Arden and Robert Smith.
- When was Obliging Young Lady released?
- Obliging Young Lady was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.