Eadie Was a Lady
"It's breezy! It's teasy! It's easy on the eyes!"
Originally released in 1945. Eadie Was a Lady is a music/comedy film. directed by Arthur Dreifuss. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ann Miller, Joe Besser, and William Wright
Synopsis
In this amiable Columbia B musical, society girl Ann Miller escapes her Back Bay family by performing in the chorus line in a burlesque house. But trouble starts when her boss (William Wright) decides to build her up as a star. One of the many bread-and-butter Columbia productions graced by the contributions of Cole’s in-house dance studio. Cole dances behind Miller in “I’m Gonna See My Baby.” --Museum of Modern Art
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1945
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ann Miller
as Eadie Allen / Edithea Alden
Joe Besser
as Professor Diogenes Dingle
William Wright
as Tommy Foley
Jeff Donnell
as Pamela 'Pepper' Parker
Marion Martin
as Rose Allure
Kathleen Howard
as Aunt Priscilla Alden
Tom Dugan
as Hannegan
Carla Balenda
as Doris (as Sally Bliss)
Jimmy Little
as Jim Tuttle
Hal McIntyre
as Hal McIntyre Hal McIntyre
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eadie Was a Lady about?
In this amiable Columbia B musical, society girl Ann Miller escapes her Back Bay family by performing in the chorus line in a burlesque house. But trouble starts when her boss (William Wright) deci...
Who directed Eadie Was a Lady?
Eadie Was a Lady was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
How long is Eadie Was a Lady?
Eadie Was a Lady has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Eadie Was a Lady released?
Eadie Was a Lady was released on January 24, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eadie Was a Lady?
The main cast of Eadie Was a Lady includes Ann Miller, Joe Besser, William Wright, Jeff Donnell, Marion Martin.