Lady Be Careful (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1936, Lady Be Careful is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Theodore Reed, running about 71 minutes. “THEY JOINED THE NAVY TO SEE THE WORLD...BUT THEY NEVER EXPECTED ANYTHING LIKE THIS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Previously filmed in 1930 as True to the Navy, Kenyon Nicholson's old stage farce Sailor Beware returned to the screen in 1936 as Lady Be Careful. The plot remains substantially the same, as an amorous sailor named Dynamite (Lew Ayres) bets his pals that he can "thaw" icy beauty-contest winner Billie (Mary Carlisle). What follows is a series of misunderstandings, arguments and reconciliations, all wrapped up in a happy-ever-after conclusion.
Who’s in it. Lady Be Careful stars Lew Ayres as Chester aka Dynamite, Mary Carlisle as Billie 'Stonewall' Jackson, Benny Baker as Barney and Buster Crabbe as Jake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Lady Be Careful has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Be Careful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Be Careful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Be Careful (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady Be Careful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady Be Careful worth watching?
- Lady Be Careful holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Be Careful?
- Lady Be Careful stars Lew Ayres, Mary Carlisle, Benny Baker, Buster Crabbe and Grant Withers.
- When was Lady Be Careful released?
- Lady Be Careful was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.