That Lady in Ermine (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1948, That Lady in Ermine is a comedy, fantasy, romance and music film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 89 minutes. “GAY, MUSICAL COMEDY...SPARKLING WITH SPICY SITUATIONS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Circa 1861, Angelina, ruling countess of an Italian principality, is at a loss when invaded by a Hungarian army. Her lookalike ancestress Francesca, who saved a similar situation 300 years before, comes to life from a portrait to help her descendant. Complicating factor: the newlywed countess feels strangely drawn to the handsome invader...
Who’s in it. That Lady in Ermine stars Betty Grable as Francesca / Angelina, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Colonel Ladislas Karolyi Teglas / The Duke, Cesar Romero as Count Mario and Walter Abel as Major Horvath / Benvenuto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, That Lady in Ermine 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 That Lady in Ermine page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Lady in Ermine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Lady in Ermine (1948)?
- In US, That Lady in Ermine 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 That Lady in Ermine worth watching?
- That Lady in Ermine holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Lady in Ermine?
- That Lady in Ermine stars Betty Grable, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Cesar Romero, Walter Abel and Reginald Gardiner.
- When was That Lady in Ermine released?
- That Lady in Ermine was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.