Panama Lady (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Panama Lady is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jack Hively, running about 65 minutes. “GLAMOUR OF THE TROPICS!..THAT FADED INTO SINISTER GLITTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A weary dance-hall girl in a Panama saloon is given the choice of jail or going with a rough-and-tumble oil driller's jungle oil-field in order to pay him back for being slipped a mickey and robbed.
Who’s in it. Panama Lady stars Lucille Ball as Lucy, Allan Lane as McTeague, Steffi Duna as Cheema and Evelyn Brent as Lenore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Panama 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 Panama Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panama 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panama Lady (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Panama Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Panama Lady worth watching?
- Panama Lady holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Panama Lady?
- Panama Lady stars Lucille Ball, Allan Lane, Steffi Duna, Evelyn Brent and Donald Briggs.
- When was Panama Lady released?
- Panama Lady was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.