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COMEDY . 1949 . 1h 39m . 5.0/10

The Lady Takes a Sailor_

"Man the laugh boats!"

Jennifer Smith heads a "Consumer Reports"-type company and her reputation for honesty is her greatest asset. While out boating one day she encounters a secret prototype submarine piloted by Bill Craig. Trying to explain her absence after her boat sinks becomes very difficult as Bill and his cohorts attempt to discredit her story.

Starring Jane Wyman, Dennis Morgan, Eve Arden
5.0/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Man the laugh boats!

Jennifer Smith heads a "Consumer Reports"-type company and her reputation for honesty is her greatest asset. While out boating one day she encounters a secret prototype submarine piloted by Bill Craig. Trying to explain her absence after her boat sinks becomes very difficult as Bill and his cohorts attempt to discredit her story.

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Cast
Jane Wyman stars as Jennifer Smith in The Lady Takes a Sailor.
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Year context
The Lady Takes a Sailor was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
Jennifer Smith heads a "Consumer Reports"-type company and her reputation for honesty is her greatest asset. While out boating one day she encounters a secre...
The Lady Takes a Sailor is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (20)

Jane Wyman
Jane Wyman
Jennifer Smith
Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan
Bill Craig
Eve Arden
Eve Arden
Susan Wayne
Robert Douglas
Robert Douglas
John Tyson
Allyn Joslyn
Allyn Joslyn
Ralph Whitcomb
Tom Tully
Tom Tully
Henry Duckworth
Lina Romay
Lina Romay
Racquel Riviera
William Frawley
William Frawley
Oliver Harker
Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
Plasterer (uncredited)
JB
Jack Boyle
Intern (uncredited)
KB
Kenneth Britton
Davis (uncredited)
BB
Bridget Brown
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
SB
Sonja Bryden
Arlette (uncredited)
Frank Cady
Frank Cady
Mr. Wentworth (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire
Harry Cheshire
Judge Vardon (uncredited)
Fred Clark
Fred Clark
Victor Santell (uncredited)
Russ Conway
Russ Conway
Constable (uncredited)
LC
Luther Crockett
Doctor (uncredited)
RE
Ray Erlenborn
Photographer (uncredited)
PG
Phyllis Godfrey
Hilda (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Lady Takes a Sailor about?
Jennifer Smith heads a "Consumer Reports"-type company and her reputation for honesty is her greatest asset. While out boating one day she encounters a secret prototype submarine piloted by Bill Craig. Trying to explain her absence after her boat sinks becomes very difficult as Bill and his cohorts attempt to discredit her story.
How long is The Lady Takes a Sailor?
The Lady Takes a Sailor has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Lady Takes a Sailor?
The cast of The Lady Takes a Sailor includes Jane Wyman, Dennis Morgan, Eve Arden, Robert Douglas, Allyn Joslyn.
What is the rating of The Lady Takes a Sailor?
The Lady Takes a Sailor has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance
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