Lady in a Jam (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, Lady in a Jam is a comedy and romance film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 78 minutes. “ENTERTAINMENT THAT'S FAST AND FUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist's patient, a nutty heiress, travels west to find gold in her grandfather's abandoned mine. The psychiatrist, unable to talk her out of it, decides to follow her out there.
Who’s in it. Lady in a Jam stars Irene Dunne as Jane Palmer, Patric Knowles as Doctor Enright, Ralph Bellamy as Stanley Gardner and Eugene Pallette as Mr. John Billingsley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Lady in a Jam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady in a Jam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady in a Jam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady in a Jam (1942)?
- In US, Lady in a Jam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady in a Jam worth watching?
- Lady in a Jam holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Lady in a Jam?
- Lady in a Jam stars Irene Dunne, Patric Knowles, Ralph Bellamy, Eugene Pallette and Queenie Vassar.
- When was Lady in a Jam released?
- Lady in a Jam was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.