Who Was That Lady? (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.3

Who Was That Lady? poster

Released in 1960, Who Was That Lady? is a comedy and romance film directed by George Sidney, running about 115 minutes. “A light-hearted leer at love among the adults!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In order to get back into the good graces with his wife with whom he has had a misunderstanding, a young chemistry professor concocts a wild story that he is an undercover FBI agent. To help him with his story he enlists the aid of a friend who is a TV writer. The wife swallows the story and the film's climax takes place in the sub-basements of the Empire State Building. The professor and his friend, believing themselves prisoners on an enemy submarine, patriotically try to scuttle the vessel and succeed only in rocking the building.

Who’s in it. Who Was That Lady? stars Tony Curtis as David Wilson, Dean Martin as Michael Haney, Janet Leigh as Ann Wilson and James Whitmore as Harry Powell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Who Was That Lady? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Was That Lady? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Who Was That Lady? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Who Was That Lady? (1960)?
In GB, Who Was That Lady? is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Who Was That Lady? worth watching?
Who Was That Lady? holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Who Was That Lady??
Who Was That Lady? stars Tony Curtis, Dean Martin, Janet Leigh, James Whitmore and John McIntire.
When was Who Was That Lady? released?
Who Was That Lady? was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.