Make Way for a Lady (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Make Way for a Lady is a comedy film directed by David Burton, running about 65 minutes. “Meet the miss who framed her unsuspecting father... and drove him to pick the stepmother of her choice!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An imaginative teenager decides to play matchmaker for her widowed father. Director David Burton's 1936 comedy stars Herbert Marshall, Anne Shirley, Gertrude Michael, Margot Grahame, Clara Blandick, Frank Coghlan Jr., Willie Best and Maxine Jennings.
Who’s in it. Make Way for a Lady stars Herbert Marshall as Christopher 'Chris' Drew, Anne Shirley as June Drew, Gertrude Michael as Miss Eleanor Emerson and Margot Grahame as Valerie Broughton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Make Way for 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 Make Way for a Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Make Way for a Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Make Way for a Lady (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Make Way for a Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Make Way for a Lady worth watching?
- Make Way for a Lady holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Make Way for a Lady?
- Make Way for a Lady stars Herbert Marshall, Anne Shirley, Gertrude Michael, Margot Grahame and Taylor Holmes.
- When was Make Way for a Lady released?
- Make Way for a Lady was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.