The Lady Has Plans (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, The Lady Has Plans is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 77 minutes. “PAULETTE'S BACK...is the objective of the front! Fun...and how! Thrills...you bet! Romance...well, you'd better ask Paulette!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Some dastardly criminals have stolen some top secret plans and tattoo them on the back of a woman so she can sell them to the highest bidder in Lisbon. This woman plans to take the place of a 'Sidney Royce', a legitimate traveler going to Lisbon as a reporter. Crossed signals allows the real Sidney to reach Portugal first, where she is pursued by those trying to obtain the plans and US government agents trying to prevent the sale.
Who’s in it. The Lady Has Plans stars Ray Milland as Kenneth Clarence Harper, Paulette Goddard as Sidney Royce, Roland Young as Ronald Dean and Albert Dekker as Baron Von Kemp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lady Has Plans has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Has Plans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Has Plans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady Has Plans (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lady Has Plans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lady Has Plans worth watching?
- The Lady Has Plans holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lady Has Plans?
- The Lady Has Plans stars Ray Milland, Paulette Goddard, Roland Young, Albert Dekker and Margaret Hayes.
- When was The Lady Has Plans released?
- The Lady Has Plans was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.