Lady Killer (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1933, Lady Killer is a comedy and crime film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 76 minutes. “Warner Bros. screen scoop of the year teaming Jimmie again with the girl he slapped all the way from obscurity to fame in "Public Enemy"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-gangster tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal activities after he accidentally becomes a movie star.
Who’s in it. Lady Killer stars James Cagney as Dan Quigley, Mae Clarke as Myra Gale, Margaret Lindsay as Lois Underwood and Leslie Fenton as Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lady Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Lady Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Killer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Killer (1933)?
- In US, Lady Killer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Lady Killer worth watching?
- Lady Killer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Killer?
- Lady Killer stars James Cagney, Mae Clarke, Margaret Lindsay, Leslie Fenton and Douglass Dumbrille.
- When was Lady Killer released?
- Lady Killer was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.