Starring screen legend Bette Davis and superbly directed by Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life), this remake of his earlier film Lady for a Day (1933) is pure Hollywood magic - an unforgettable combination of comedy, whimsy and romance that was nominated for three Oscars.* On 21 September 2020 the BFI brings this charming MGM classic to Blu-ray for the first time in the UK. Special features include a new audio commentary and A Pocketful of Archive Shorts - seven films from the BFI National Archive that explore similar themes to those in the feature.
*1961: Supporting Actor- Peter Falk; Costume Design - Edith Head, Walter Plunkett; Song - 'Pocketful of Miracles' by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn
For years Apple Annie (Bette Davis), a poor Broadway fruit seller, has mislead her overseas-educated daughter Louise into thinking she is a wealthy New York socialite. With Louise's engagement to a Spanish noble, a reunion and a society wedding are on the horizon and Annie's fabrication risks being revealed. To maintain the ruse, local racketeer Dave the Dude (Glenn Ford) engages a colourful crop of 42nd Street characters to help imitate high society. But will Annie be able to maintain the masquerade? Check out a clip at the link above.
