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Release Year1950
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Romance
Votes14
DirectorClarence Brown
WritersBarré Lyndon, Marge Decker
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTo Please a Lady
About To Please a Lady
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.
Directed by Clarence Brown, To Please a Lady leans on a strong ensemble — Clark Gable, Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1950.
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