To Please a Lady (1950): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1950, To Please a Lady is an action and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 91 minutes. “CLARK GABLE - BARBARA STANWYCK - HE'S MISTER SPEED! SHE'S MISS SPITFIRE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mike Brannon is a former war hero turned midget car racer. His ruthless racing tactics have made him successful but the fans consider him a villain and boo him mercilessly. Independent, beautiful reporter Regina Forbes tries to interview him but is put off by his gruff chauvinism, and when Brannon's daredevil tactics cause the death of a fellow driver, he finds himself a pariah in the sport thanks to her articles. When she finds him earning money as a barnstorming daredevil driver hoping for a comeback, they begin to become mutually attracted.

Who’s in it. To Please a Lady stars Clark Gable as Mike Brannan, Barbara Stanwyck as Regina Forbes, Adolphe Menjou as Gregg and Will Geer as Jack Mackay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, To Please a Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Please a Lady page.

If you liked it. Fans of To Please a Lady tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.