Sailor's Lady (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1940, Sailor's Lady is a comedy film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 67 minutes. “50,000 SAILORS... Can't Go Wrong!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sailor is going to marry his girlfriend when he returns, but she becomes foster mother to baby whose parents are accidentally killed. The baby is accidentally left on board a visiting battleship.
Who’s in it. Sailor's Lady stars Nancy Kelly as Sally Gilroy, Jon Hall as Danny Malone, Joan Davis as Myrtle and Dana Andrews as Scrappy Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sailor's 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 Sailor's Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sailor's Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sailor's Lady (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sailor's Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sailor's Lady worth watching?
- Sailor's Lady holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sailor's Lady?
- Sailor's Lady stars Nancy Kelly, Jon Hall, Joan Davis, Dana Andrews and Mary Nash.
- When was Sailor's Lady released?
- Sailor's Lady was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.